What new livestock protection laws mean for Kent's wildlife
Recent changes to UK livestock protection laws are welcome news for nature – and for the conservation grazing animals that play a vital role in caring for Kent’s landscapes.
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Wilder Christmas for Schools
-Seasonal workshops filled with outdoor winter fun. Pupils will enjoy making a festive craft and gathering around the fire for tasty treats.
Bugs Matter citizen science survey finds dramatic decline in flying insects splatted on number plates in Kent
The Bugs Matter survey determined bug splats on number plates have fallen by 67% since the app was launched in 2021. Conservationists describe the outlook for Kent as “seriously concerning” but acknowledge that more data is required to determine long-term trends Bug splats declined 13% from 2023 to 2024, following sharper drops of 51% in 2023 and 27% in 2022. This shows the rate of decline has slowed and it may even flatten or reverse next year.
Kent Wildlife Trust to vaccinate livestock against bluetongue
As cases of bluetongue begin to rise, Kent Wildlife Trust has taken the decisive step to vaccinate its livestock against it, safeguarding the health of its sheep and breeding cattle.
United we stand: Why nature and farming need each other
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.
UKBMS Butterfly Survey Volunteer
Become part of the UKBMS team & help one of the longest-running insect monitoring programmes in the world. Enjoy beautiful Kentish countryside over the Spring/Summer whilst helping to monitor butterfly populations across our reserves.
Wild about Gardens campaign asks us all to become hoverfly heroes
Humble hoverfly needs our help, say Kent Wildlife Trust and Royal Horticultural Society
Charity plea to keep dogs on lead after sheep dies in apparent chase incident
Kent Wildlife Trust has renewed its appeal for dog owners to keep their pets on leads around livestock following the tragic death of a sheep at Queendown Warren Nature Reserve in Hartlip. The incident, believed to have been caused by an out-of-control dog, resulted in the Hebridean sheep dying from exhaustion.
Could this mean beavers in the Blean?
The UK government open the door for licenced reintroductions of beavers into the wild
Land, farming, and payments: What the government’s big changes mean for nature and farmers
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.