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Heathland plan to support two rare species of ant
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She said both species had seen declines in their numbers over the last 150 years, mostly because of the loss of their heathland homes. Chiefs at Devon Wildlife Trust said they plan to improve the heathland homes of both the narrow-headed and erratic ants, and start new colonies at suitable nearby sites.
Chris Moulton, of the Devon Wildlife Trust, said the first step would be to improve the heathland habitat in the nature reserves to secure the existing ant colonies. Chris Moulton said the aim was to double the number of narrow-headed ant nests at Chudleigh Knighton Heath Buglife conservation officer Laura Krusin said: "The narrow-headed ant is only found at one site in England and the erratic ant is also nationally scarce, putting these species' survival at risk.
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- Chiefs at Devon Wildlife Trust said they plan to improve the heathland homes of both the narrow-headed and erratic ants, and start new colonies at suitable nearby sites.
- Chris Moulton said the aim was to double the number of narrow-headed ant nests at Chudleigh Knighton Heath Buglife conservation officer Laura Krusin said: "The narrow-headed ant is only found at one site in England…
- She said both species had seen declines in their numbers over the last 150 years, mostly because of the loss of their heathland homes.
- Chris Moulton, of the Devon Wildlife Trust, said the first step would be to improve the heathland habitat in the nature reserves to secure the existing ant colonies.
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