Wilder Kent Blog

This rare butterfly relies on wild woodlands - learn more & support its future. 

In this blog, we're taking it all back to our purpose – the ‘why’ behind Kent Wildlife Trust. Not our strategic goals and plans, but what wildlife means to us. Why do we care about creating a wilder county anyway?

Our Hoathly Farm Appeal, which aims to purchase Grade III arable land and transform it into a wildlife haven, has sparked lively debate. Some fear that wilding will harm food security, but in truth, it can enhance and support farming.

The government has been making big announcements on land use, farming, and payments, but what does it all mean for nature and farmers? Our Chief Executive, Evan Bowen-Jones, breaks it down in his latest article, highlighting why nature must be treated as critical infrastructure and sharing Kent Wildlife Trust’s response to the Land Use Framework Consultation.

Snap Elections, Bison calves and a runaway goat! 2024 has been a whirlwind, hasn’t it? Between surprise elections, England almost bringing football home, and the groundbreaking construction of bison bridges, it’s been a year to remember. But while the headlines grabbed our attention, what about the wildlife in Kent? Sally Smith, PR and Advocacy Manager for Kent Wildlife Trust takes us on a trip down memory lane to reflect on this wild year.

Does your business take its corporate environmental responsibility seriously? Perhaps you want to have a little fun while doing your part for nature! If you’re looking for ways to get outdoors, support wildlife conservation efforts, and make a difference in your local area, you’re in the right place. Here are 8 things you can do this year to ‘get wild’ and be more sustainable in the process.

Local community group Transition Dover have revived a previously neglected patch of land into a flourishing nature haven.

In this guest blog, member Joanna Boult talks about what membership means to her and her family.