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Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.
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Threats
Although the reasons for the decline are not fully understood (5), it is thought that loss of woodland habitat and unsuitable management practices leading to overgrowth of sunny areas, as well as disturbance by humans and livestock may be involved (4).
Conservation
The southern wood ant is a UK Biodiversity Action Plan (UK BAP) priority species, the Species Action Plan aims to maintain a network of populations throughout the UK range. A number of colonies occur within National Nature Reserves (NNRs), and Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) and so will be afforded a degree of protection (4).
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The UK Biodiversity Action Plan for this species is available at UK BAP.
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View information on this species at the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre.
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There may be further information about this species available via the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.
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