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Doğa Koruma Merkezi (DKM; Nature Conservation Centre) is a non-governmental organization, which focuses on the conservation of butterflies, among other topics. DKM is also the Turkish partner of Butterfly Conservation Europe (BCE), and has carried out many projects on butterflies since its establishment in 2004. Among these studies are (i) technical trainings given to increase the capacities of new butterfly watchers, (ii) publication of the first national Red List of Turkey’s butterflies, prepared following IUCN standards, (iii) identification of Turkey’s Prime Butterfly Areas (PBAs), (iv) publishing a national Butterfly Conservation Strategy prepared in consultation with experts and stakeholders, (v) raising awareness studies on butterfly smuggling. The last project of DKM on butterflies was the publication of a field guide.