Restoring Bogs and Peatland
Ian Rickards, Area Manager for Kent Wildlife Trust explains why there is some dramatic work currently being undertaken at Hothfield Heathlands Nature Reserve.
Blog types: Nature Reserves
Seven Wildlife Spectacles to See This Winter in Kent
Now winter has drawn in, seeking out wildlife spectacles may seem strange. However, nature does not take a hiatus during the colder months, and the winter landscape is teeming with remarkable displays of wildlife.
Bridging the Gap
Helen Pitman, Wilder Blean Landscape Development Manager shares a trip to the Netherlands in September to learn how the Dutch have tackled the challenge of providing space for nature in a crowded landscape.
Pigs, excavators and rain
Margery Thomas describes a rainy November at Hothfield Heathland as pigs have been introduced and work is being done to make the bog areas more resilient to drier months.
My Day with Sir David
Mollie Amor describes her memorable day meeting Sir David Attenborough and the Planet Earth III crew at Downe Bank Nature Reserve.
Top Nature Nightmares Revealed by Kent Wildlife Trust
From the phantom plate smasher of Bluebell Hill to the camping fires that put wildlife at risk at Blean Woods, the thoughtless actions of a minority are a source of horror among staff and volunteers at Kent Wildlife Trust.
Our Family Visit to Holborough Marshes Nature Reserve
Paul Jobling, Membership & Partnerships Manager at Kent Wildlife Trust, shares a trip that he and his family took to Holborough Marshes Nature Reserve.
Our Top Five Walks in Kent
Aimee Howe takes you through some of the most stunning Kent landscapes in her top 5 walks. This list includes an accessible trail.
Pigs and Winter Work at Hothfield Heathlands
Margery Thomas, volunteer at Hothfield Heathlands is back to talk about the importance of using pigs in conservation.
Why We Remove Trees and Scrub at Our Reserves
Simon Bateman-Brown, Head of Land Management at Kent Wildlife Trust explains some of the habitat management techniques his team undertake each year. Learn more about why we clear scrub, cut trees, open woodlands and coppice.