The Forester Moth became a UK BAP Priority species in 2007 and Butterfly Conservation is currently endeavouring to collate information about its current habitat, larval foodplant and nectar requirements, to create a clearer understanding of its ecology.  This will be collated to inform management decisions and to produce location maps for what is probably an under recorded species.

We are therefore encouraging people to keep an eye out for the Forester this year when out and about in the countryside.  If the species is seen, we would be very grateful if a simple recording form could be completed and returned to us.  Visiting sites that appear to be suitable for the Forester or re-visiting sites with past records will also provide important information.