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Yahoo
02-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Britons urged to stop mowing lawns to boost butterfly numbers 'in long-term decline'
Conservation experts are urging homeowners not to mow their lawns over the coming months to help boost butterfly numbers, with more than half of UK species now in long-term decline. Last year was one of the worst on record for butterflies, with 51 of the UK's 59 butterfly species showing a decline in numbers compared with figures for 2023. The fall is being driven by human activity, the use of pesticides and climate change, experts have said. The UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme, run by a coalition of conservation organisations, said renowned butterfly species including the small tortoiseshell, the chalk hill blue and small copper suffered their worst year ever. It was also the second-worst year, since monitoring started in 1976, for popular butterflies living in gardens, parks and the countryside such as the common blue, gatekeeper and large whites. Richard Fox, from Butterfly Conservation, said: "I am devastated by the decline of our beloved British butterflies, and I'm sorry to say it has been brought about by human actions. "We have destroyed wildlife habitats, polluted the environment, used pesticides on an industrial scale and we are changing the climate. "That means that when we have poor weather, these already-depleted butterfly populations are highly vulnerable and can't bounce back like they once did - and with climate change, that unusual weather is becoming more and more usual." 'Significant' declines in some species Data revealed 31 species have shown a long-term decline. Experts said this included 22 species showing significant declines, including widespread butterflies such as the small tortoiseshell, whose numbers have plummeted by 86% since 1976. The green-veined white has seen a 28% decline, while the grizzled skipper, small pearl-bordered fritillary and chalk hill blue had their worst year on record. Conservationists said those species required specific habitat to survive, which had been destroyed over the past century. Dr Marc Botham, butterfly ecologist at the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, said the results were "deeply concerning", particularly as "they can tell us about the health of the wider environment". Read more from Sky News:' What can be done to help butterflies? The results come after Butterfly Conservation declared a UK-wide following the worst-ever results of its Big Butterfly Count last year. Dr Fox said the "best thing we can do" was to create "more habitat". He said research showed letting part of a garden grow wild with long grass increases butterflies. "That is why we are calling on people and councils across the UK to pledge to not cut their grass this year from April to September, this simple act can make a real, immediate difference to butterflies, moths and other wildlife," he added.
Sky News
02-04-2025
- General
- Sky News
Britons urged to stop mowing lawns to boost butterfly numbers 'in long-term decline'
Conservation experts are urging homeowners not to mow their lawns over the coming months to help boost butterfly numbers, with more than half of UK species now in long-term decline. Last year was one of the worst on record for butterflies, with 51 of the UK's 59 butterfly species showing a decline in numbers compared with figures for 2023. The fall is being driven by human activity, the use of pesticides and climate change, experts have said. The UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme, run by a coalition of conservation organisations, said renowned butterfly species including the small tortoiseshell, the chalk hill blue and small copper suffered their worst year ever. It was also the second-worst year, since monitoring started in 1976, for popular butterflies living in gardens, parks and the countryside such as the common blue, gatekeeper and large whites. Richard Fox, from Butterfly Conservation, said: "I am devastated by the decline of our beloved British butterflies, and I'm sorry to say it has been brought about by human actions. "We have destroyed wildlife habitats, polluted the environment, used pesticides on an industrial scale and we are changing the climate. "That means that when we have poor weather, these already-depleted butterfly populations are highly vulnerable and can't bounce back like they once did - and with climate change, that unusual weather is becoming more and more usual." 'Significant' declines in some species Data revealed 31 species have shown a long-term decline. Experts said this included 22 species showing significant declines, including widespread butterflies such as the small tortoiseshell, whose numbers have plummeted by 86% since 1976. The green-veined white has seen a 28% decline, while the grizzled skipper, small pearl-bordered fritillary and chalk hill blue had their worst year on record. Conservationists said those species required specific habitat to survive, which had been destroyed over the past century. Dr Marc Botham, butterfly ecologist at the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, said the results were "deeply concerning", particularly as "they can tell us about the health of the wider environment". What can be done to help butterflies? The results come after Butterfly Conservation declared a UK-wide"butterfly emergency" following the worst-ever results of its Big Butterfly Count last year. Dr Fox said the "best thing we can do" was to create "more habitat". He said research showed letting part of a garden grow wild with long grass increases butterflies. "That is why we are calling on people and councils across the UK to pledge to not cut their grass this year from April to September, this simple act can make a real, immediate difference to butterflies, moths and other wildlife," he added.
Associated Press
25-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Jamf Earns 5-Star Rating in the 2025 CRN® Partner Program Guide
MINNEAPOLIS, March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jamf (NASDAQ: JAMF), the standard in managing and securing Apple at work, has been honored by CRN ®, a brand of The Channel Company, with a 5-Star Award in the 2025 CRN Partner Program Guide. This annual guide is an essential resource for solution providers seeking vendor partner programs that match their business goals and deliver high partner value. The extensive support and resources technology vendors offer through their partner programs are a critical consideration for managed service providers and resellers when selecting vendors to partner with. Program elements such as financial incentives, sales and marketing assistance, training and certification, technical support and more can set vendors apart and play a key role in boosting their partners' long-term growth and profitability. The 5-Star Award is an elite recognition given to companies that have built their partner programs on the key elements needed to nurture lasting, profitable, and successful channel partnerships. For the 2025 Partner Program Guide, the CRN research team evaluated vendors based on program requirements and offerings such as partner training and education, pre- and post-sales support, marketing programs and resources, technical support, and communication. In 2024, Jamf launched its new Global Partner Program, leveraging a new points-based system to offer the right benefits to partners at the right time, based on their unique value propositions and business models. The Jamf Global Partner Program reaches partners in over 70 countries worldwide to help organizations of all industries and sizes succeed with Apple. With clear tier definitions and access to Jamf's wide range of tools, the new partner portal, the 'Jamf Partner Hub,' offers a 'one stop shop' for Jamf's partner community, offering them the ability to monitor deal registration status, check on upcoming customer renewals, complete training certifications and a host of other co-selling functionality. 'We are honored to receive the 5-star award in the 2025 CRN Partner Program Guide,' said Marc Botham, Global Vice President of Channel and Alliances at Jamf. 'Jamf is a channel-first company, and we are proud of our Global Partner Program which is only six months old and already delivering substantial benefits to our partner ecosystem. We remain committed to improving the way we work with partners so that they can better serve Jamf customers while growing their business.' 'Being featured on the 2025 CRN Partner Program Guide highlights the dedication these technology vendors have to evolving with solution providers, driving innovation, and supporting mutual success,' said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content and Executive Editor, CRN, at The Channel Company. 'This critical annual project empowers solution providers to identify vendors that are committed to enhancing their partner programs and meeting the always-changing business needs of the channel and end customers. The guide provides deep insight into the distinctive value of each partner program so solution providers can make strategic partnership decisions with confidence.' The 2025 Partner Program Guide will be featured in the April 2025 issue of CRN and published online at beginning March 24, 2025. About Jamf Jamf's purpose is to simplify work by helping organizations manage and secure an Apple experience that end users love and organizations trust. Jamf is the only company in the world that provides a complete management and security solution for an Apple-first environment that is enterprise secure, consumer simple and protects personal privacy. To learn more, visit About The Channel Company: The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world's top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers, and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit
