Our Campaigns

Kent Wildlife Trust is working to raise awareness of the issues affecting wildlife. We campaign for positive change for nature and people and helping local communities to save special places for wildlife.

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We welcome the support of Kent's communities with these campaigns - together we can work to protect wildlife now and into the future.

Take a look at our most recent campaigns and find out how you can get involved to speak up for wildlife in our county. 

For more information about Planning and Development and how you can respond to planning applications click here.

 

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Our latest campaigns

Sun shining through trees on a footpath at West Blean and Thorndon Woods
© Tim Horton

Save the Blean

Kent Wildlife Trust is concerned that planned developments in Dunkirk and Canterbury, including 2,000 new homes, will restrict vital wildlife corridors in the Blean area, threatening local biodiversity.

Ash tree and sunset
Ben Porter

Save Oaken Wood

A proposed quarry extension threatens to destroy at least 50 hectares of ancient woodland, adding to the 32 hectares already lost in 2013, making it one of the most significant environmental threats in the area this century.

Rethink Sea Link Logo over an image of Sandwich and Pegwell Bay by Vicky Aitkenhead

Rethink Sea Link

We urge the National Grid to explore alternative cable routes between Suffolk and Kent, amid concerns that current plans prioritise cost over protecting wildlife in a National Nature Reserve of international importance.

Hoads wood rubbish
Sally Smith

Rescue Hoad's Wood

A once-thriving woodland sanctuary for local and rare flora and fauna has been decimated as a result of illegal waste activities.

Dog walk through woodland forest
Ben Hall

Take the Lead for Nature

While dog-walking may seem harmless, it can disturb wildlife. Striking a balance between responsible dog-walking and wildlife protection is essential, read on to learn how you can help.

Lower Thames Crossing

The Lower Thames Crossing, linking Kent and Essex via a tunnel under the Thames estuary, threatens irreplaceable ancient woodland. Kent Wildlife Trust opposes the development due to its environmental impact.

Our past campaigns

Save Swanscombe

A victory for nature: The proposed London Resort theme park on the Swanscombe Peninsula has been stopped. Kent Wildlife Trust opposed the development, and a successful campaign led to this area being protected.

Betteshanger Country Park

Two approved planning applications for a hotel and surf pool at Betteshanger threaten the site's role in ecological mitigation. We support the campaign group working to ensure the development delivers the best possible outcomes for nature.

Cleve Hill Solar Park

Cleve Hill Solar Park, approved by the Secretary of State, will install 800,000 solar panels across 360 hectares. We are actively working to secure the best possible outcomes for wildlife.