Former West Sussex wheat farm sees 5,290 butterflies counted after rewilding

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Halnaker Hill Farm in West Sussex has seen a notable rise in butterfly numbers following habitat restoration work. Surveys in spring 2026 recorded 5,290 butterflies across 28 species, some of them rare. The rewilding effort has created a varied landscape that draws in butterflies while also benefiting birds and other insects. The 330-acre site, once a wheat farm, is now a key example of how such restoration can revive local wildlife.

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