How do I get involved?
We want to hear from you
A key part of this project will be extensive consultation and engagement with local landowners, interest groups and residents who know and love this area.
We’ll be holding a series of meetings, pop up stands and conversations as the project progresses, to enable local priorities to be fed into our plans. Please follow Kent Wildlife Trust and Wildwood Trust social media channels and subscribe to our newsletter for updates on how you can make sure your voice is heard.
How can I get involved from home?
- We need your help to create a bigger, better, more biodiverse home for wildlife in Kent. You can do this by supporting our appeal. You will be contributing towards the fight against climate and biodiversity crises for you, your children and your children’s children.
- Perhaps this project has made you think of your own garden or patch of land? Take a look at our website for great tips on encouraging wildlife at home. If you would like more detailed advice, you can contact either our Wild about Gardens or Wilder Landscapes teams.
- If projects like this, demonstrating new, bolder approaches to restoring nature, excite you - shout about it! Now more than ever we need advocates for nature: write to your MP, sign a petition and become a member. It all helps secure a future for our wildlife and wild spaces.
How can I support the project when visiting the area?
- Please read our Visitor Information before visiting West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Record and report your wildlife sightings (use iRecord or post them on social media and tag us).
- Report any issues you spot, that way we can fix them in a timely fashion.
- You can also help by keeping your dog on a lead and by ensuring you take litter home with you.
- Are you a regular visitor? Why not consider becoming one of our livestock or fence checking volunteers? See below.
Can I volunteer?
We will be needing lots of volunteer assistance as the project develops and we’ll post details of all volunteer opportunities on our website as they arise. The types of roles we’ll be recruiting volunteers for will include:
- Public-facing project guides to help explain the project.
- Fence checkers to ensure the site remains safe and secure.
- Livestock checkers to ensure the animals are well and happy.
- Wildlife footage reviewers, to ensure we don’t miss anything interesting picked up by our cameras.
- Ecological monitoring assistance to help deliver our comprehensive ecological monitoring programme.
Visit our Volunteering Opportunities page to see all of our latest positions.
Can't find the answer to your question?
If you have a question about getting involved in the project and can't find the answer, please get in touch. You can also keep an eye out on our social media where we regularly post our expert Q&As.
