Council who created an oasis for wildlife recognised at Wilder Kent Awards
A Town Council who transformed a piece of land into an oasis for bees and butterflies was among those recognised for their efforts as part of the 2022 Wilder Kent Awards.
Feeling the heat? Kent’s nature is suffering too, but is part of the solution, new “State of Nature in Kent” report says
Following one of the hottest days of the year, it’s not just people that are struggling, our wildlife and environment is also under threat from hotter summers, but nature also has some of the answers to climate change.
The bison are here – and now it is time to celebrate
Members of the community are invited to celebrate the arrival of wild bison into West Blean and Thornden Woods on Sunday (24th July 2022).
New legal protections edge England closer towards wild beaver return
Kent Wildlife Trust welcomes new legislation and calls for sensible beaver management guidance
Bison released into the wild to tackle climate change as UK temperatures soar
As experts predict the hottest day of the year – two leading conservation charities release bison into the wild to help tackle the climate crisis.
Local artists celebrate a Wilder Blean with bison-inspired sculptures
Canterbury artists have joined forces with Kent Wildlife Trust to celebrate the Wilder Blean Project, a pioneering initiative in which bison will roam West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Bugs Matter survey finds that flying insects in Kent have declined by over 70% in less than 20 years
A citizen-science survey, led by Kent Wildlife Trust and Buglife, has found that the abundance of flying insects in Kent has plummeted by over 70% over the last 17 years; highlighting a worrying trend and the crucial need for insect-focussed conservation research, nationwide.
Brand-new pond dipping platforms at Tyland Barn open to the public!
Kent Wildlife Trust are delighted to showcase new pond dipping platforms at Tyland Barn Nature Park, the charity’s headquarters in Maidstone, Kent.