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Tim Horton

A Wild Year in Kent

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.

Campaigns and Projects
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Wilder business in the Blean

How do you combine business and biodiversity? Can we create a new way of collaborating which benefits wildlife and people? Conservation at a landscape-scale needs everyone involved; no one person or organisation can tackle the challenges our natural spaces face alone, and the Blean is no exception. This concept has initiated our Blean Business and Biodiversity Network.

Talk on the Wild Side

Managing eco-anxiety and working in conservation

In episode 8 of Talk on the Wild Side, Rob Smith spoke to Bella Sabin-Dawson - Education & Wellbeing Apprentice - about her experiences with eco-anxiety, and to Sam Maddison about his studies of biodiversity as a Wildlife Conservation student at the University of Kent.

Campaigns and Projects

What is Biodiversity Net Gain?

Nicky Britton-Williams, Planning and Policy Manager at Kent Wildlife Trust, explains Biodiversity Net Gain and what developments and councils can do to help achieve the new mandatory targets set out by Government.