New audit reveals success of The King’s vision for wildflower meadows
10th anniversary celebrates the growth of Coronation Meadows
News types: Press release
How does a bison cross the road?
Plans to connect 200 hectares for bison approved by Canterbury Council
Virtual ‘splatometer’ makes it even easier for citizen scientists to contribute to Bugs Matter survey in Kent
Conservation charities Kent Wildlife Trust and Buglife have launched the Bugs Matter 2023 Survey, introducing a new virtual ‘splatometer’ to measure insect splats on number plates as a measure of insect abundance. This ground-breaking initiative aims to measure the alarming decline in insect numbers repeatedly reported across the UK and the globe.
Appeal to purchase wildlife-rich woodland near Canterbury reaches 30% of target as several other ancient woodlands placed on the market across Kent
Kent Wildlife Trust has raised concerns over the number of precious wildlife habitats being put on the market as their appeal to raise money to buy an ancient woodland reaches 30% of its target.
The Gate Appreciation Society (yes, it’s a thing) and why Kent Wildlife Trust volunteers are 'jazzing up' countryside gates
Ramblers across Medway will be treated to some bright and creative sights as they wander across Kent Wildlife Trust reserves on the North Downs Way. The artistic efforts are the work of volunteers who spent the day painting gates at Nashenden Down in a bid to deter scrap metal thieves.
Abandoned golf course is transformed into wildlife haven to help businesses safeguard nature
Kent-based GrowUp Farms becomes the first approved buyer of carbon units generated by the Heather Corrie Vale wilding project, helping the farms to fight climate change and boost biodiversity.
Setting the record straight - Mail Online article 30/4/23
Many of our social media followers have messaged us about an article published by the Mail Online on 30th April, with the headline: “Could rewilding animals turn Britain into a modern day JURASSIC PARK?”
Kent Wildlife Trust lay out ambition to increase wildlife abundance and climate resilience across 30% of Kent in new 2030 strategy
The strategy has been launched by Kent’s leading conservation charity outlining ways to make the county more resilient to the climate and nature crises. Through increasing land in conservation, managed through wilding and paid for by “Nature-based Solutions” the charity believes it can create a better future Kent’s people and wildlife.
Kent Wildlife Trust launches appeal to safeguard ancient Canterbury woodland in the hope of restoring the pine marten to Kent
An appeal has been launched by Kent Wildlife Trust to protect an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Canterbury.
Kent Wildlife Trust, the first organisation to introduce beavers back into Britain, celebrate over 20 years of their Ham Fen project on International Beaver Day
On Friday 7th April, conservationists across the world will be singing the praises of the wetland restoration ecosystem engineer – the beaver.