Toothwort on Hothfield Heathlands in May
Volunteer Margery Thomas talks us through a fascinating species you can find on Hothfield Heathlands in May: toothwort! Read all about it and the recent bird counts at the reserve here.
Transforming Hoathly Farm into a wildlife utopia
Within the landscape around Lamberhurst, Furnace Farm and Scotney Castle stand out as two areas where Kent Wildlife Trust (KWT) is making a real difference. Furnace Farm is a former intensively managed farm, now moving toward a haven for wildlife and the grounds of Scotney Castle are managed by KWT using some of our cattle. This joined up landscape approach is hugely important for wildlife, offering corridors and refuges in a landscape that isn’t always favourable. Now there is an incredible opportunity to expand this landscape even further.
Prevention is better than a cure – a ‘wasted’ opportunity to tackle mass scale illegal fly-tipping?
Conservationists say they welcome the government’s announcement around tougher penalties for fly-tipping, but a co-ordinated approach is needed to tackle the root of the problem.
Habitat fragmentation: Why it's an issue for nature & climate
Habitat fragmentation poses significant threats to biodiversity and climate stability. In our lifetimes, we’re witnessing dramatic changes in the landscapes around us and the species that inhabit them.
Spring on the wing: April on Hothfield Heathlands
Hothfield Heathlands volunteer & writer, Margery Thomas, explores what the reserve is like at this time of year.
What’s the difference between bugs and beetles?
You’ll often hear the words ‘bug’ and ‘beetle’ used interchangeably – but they actually mean two different things. Let's explore the differences!
The power of citizen scientists: What you can do this April & beyond
Are you a citizen scientist without realising it?
Seasonal weight changes in grazing animals
Wilder Grazing Ranger Volunteer Trainee, Ellie Edmondson, explores why grazing animals shed and gain weight throughout the year as part of a natural cycle.