Lower Thames Crossing approved – a death knell for ancient woodland
Development consent has been granted for the Lower Thames Crossing – a 23km-long road that will destroy up to 8 hectares of irreplaceable ancient woodland.
Kent Wildlife Trust "shocked" by misrepresentation in Sittingbourne Highsted Park planning inquiry
Conservation charity firmly oppose 8,400 house plans that will impact ancient woodland
Urgent action needed to remove illegally dumped waste from Sheppey’s protected coastline
Kent Wildlife Trust is calling for immediate action to remove illegally dumped waste from a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) at Eastchurch Gap on the Isle of Sheppey. This protected area, home to vital habitats, is now polluted with hazardous waste, threatening both local communities and wildlife.
Conservation charities step into set the record straight after PM wrongly claims spiders stopped 15,000 home development
Kent Wildlife Trust has refuted claims made by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer regarding the impact of conservation efforts on housing development in Ebbsfleet.
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.
Eagle-eyed visitor praised for spotting seal in distress
A grey seal pup in distress has been rescued at Oare Marshes, thanks to an eagle-eyed visitor and the quick response of local conservation teams
Could this mean beavers in the Blean?
The UK government open the door for licenced reintroductions of beavers into the wild