Wicken Fen Nature Reserve Hits 10,000 Species Milestone
Wicken Fen nature reserve in Cambridgeshire has reached a significant milestone, recording its 10,000th endangered species of wildlife. This achievement highlights the reserve's remarkable biodiversity and its ongoing conservation efforts.
The 10,000th endangered species recorded was the six-belted clearwing moth, discovered earlier this year. This follows a string of notable finds, including the formidable ant beetle, rare grass vetchling plant, and chamomile shark moth. The reserve's biodiversity has been boosted by its expansion and restoration since 1999, with 13 new endangered species identified during the 20th century. Wicken Fen's history of endangered species recording dates back over 200 years, and it has been designated the UK's newest dragonfly hotspot by the British Dragonfly Society. The reserve is managed by the National Trust and is contributing to cutting-edge biodiversity research through The Bioscan Project, using DNA barcoding to identify insect endangered species. A pair of cranes at Wicken Fen has successfully fledged a chick for the first time since 2019, further demonstrating the reserve's thriving endangered species.
Wicken Fen's 10,000th endangered species milestone is a testament to the successful conservation efforts led by the National Trust and its partners, such as the Wildlife Trusts. The reserve's continued expansion and research initiatives ensure its status as the UK's most biodiverse nature reserve for endangered species.
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