Wilder Kent Blog

The Kent Wildlife Trust CEO, Evan Bowen-Jones, calls for more governmental ambition as COP28 comes to an end this week.

Kent Wildlife Trust has achieved accreditation as a Conservation Evidence Champion, being the first Wildlife Trust to do so.

Nina Jones, Protected Area Warden at Kent Wildlife Trust reacts to the governments long awaited report on Protecting Marine Mammals in the UK and Abroad.

Margery Thomas, volunteer at Hothfield Heathlands describes an excursion to Ham Fen and Coombe Down taken by her and the volunteers to see conservation efforts at work there.

Paul Hadaway, Director of Conservation and Engagement discusses Goal 1 of the Wilder Kent 2030 strategy - Defend and Restore. He explains why language is crucial to conservation and how we may be entering a new era, one where The 'Wildlife Trust' name may no longer be fitting.

Last week (Wednesday 24 May) DEFRA released the 1st ever Marine and Coastal Wildlife Code. This code will help to protect animals and habitats by offering friendly advice and guidance so that people can enjoy the coast responsibly.

The Sevenoaks Greensands Common project has drawn to a close but we celebrate the amazing citizen science projects that have helped make the project a success.

Stan Smith, Wilder Landscapes Manager at KWT, looks at current species reintroduction and wonders if we are asking the right questions before we introduce new species.