Wilder Kent Blog

Learn more about the wildlife and wild places in Kent and beyond.

Campaigns and Projects Sycamore gap
Matthew Hartley

Can't See the Woods for the Tree

Whilst the country mourns the famous Sycamore Gap tree at Hadrian's Wall, we look inwards at the threat to 50 acres of ancient woodland in Kent - Oaken Woods needs your attention!

Nature Reserves

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.

Species asian hornet in flight
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A Guide to Asian Hornets in Kent

We’re asking Kent residents to keep an eye out this year for the Asian hornet. Sightings in the UK have been happening since 2016 but this year the number of sightings is on the rise. Read the article below to learn about the risk of having them here and what we can do to help.