Rare Endangered Damselfly Returns to Restored River Ash Near Hertford
An endangered scarce blue-tailed damselfly has appeared in new wetlands near Hertford, signaling a major River Ash restoration project success.
POLICY WIRE — Hertford, UK — An endangered species of damselfly has been identified in wetlands developed along a newly rejuvenated River Ash, marking a significant milestone for local conservation efforts.
The sighting follows an ambitious seven-year initiative to restore a 4.3-mile section of the rare chalk river to its natural path.
The scarce blue-tailed damselfly, recognized as one of the world’s earliest flying insects, was documented at two separate monitoring locations situated in close proximity.
The presence of the insect serves as a hopeful indicator of wildlife recovery within the habitat, which required years of dedicated work to return to its original state.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
