Butterfly Population Surges at Restored West Sussex Farmland

• Halnaker Hill Farm in West Sussex has seen a significant increase in butterfly populations.
• Surveys in spring 2026 recorded 5,290 butterflies representing 28 species, including rare ones.
• The farm was previously barren wheatfields transformed under a commercial nature project.
• The restored habitat also supports a variety of bird life.
• The project has successfully fostered a rich variety of habitats.