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Wildlife rescue advice & who to call

… and numbers … On this page... An outline of the steps to take if you see an injured animal  Specialist advice and … like a plastic box with a towel and breathing holes.   We recommend looking at the RSPCA pages for different types of … and Friday: 09:00-15:00 Fox Deterrence Helpline: 01892 826222 (24 hours recorded DIY advice) E-mail: …

Poisonous plants & grazing animals' natural instincts

… roam the reserves using their instincts and experience to guide them towards delicious nutritious vegetation and … use. … Ragwort With is bright yellow flowers, ragwort  is a common sight and easily identifiable at that (see picture). … unpleasant bitter taste, deterring many animals from consuming large quantities of them. Tannin levels vary depending …

National Marine Week: Meet the Coastal Explorer Interns!

… roles! … Hannah's first month … Could you volunteer with us to support our coasts? … Ben's first month  Hello, I am Ben … (ABEC). In terms of my background, I have recently completed a Master's degree in Marine Environmental … habitats, such as seagrass, is a particular interest of mine and one I hope to explore through the internship. …

Volunteers week - a thank you!

… week - a thank you! … Volunteers’ Week is a chance to say thank you for the contribution millions of people … set up to improve the volunteering experience – to improve communication and provide honest and constructive feedback … as well as been a form of therapy.“ “My children aren’t afraid to go and explore now and it has shown how confident …

basking shark swimming in the ocean with its mouth wide open

The mysterious basking shark: What we know (& some things we don’t…)

… great whites and other species, like the tiger shark, opt to chow down on an array of sea creatures – from large fish, … people across the globe, the basking shark, as it is mostly commonly known, seems to have gotten its name from the … water. While they’re often solitary creatures, spotted swimming the oceans alone or in small (often single-sex) groups, …

Wilder Kent Awards

Kent Wildlife Trust announces Wilder Kent Award Winners 2021

… more about our campaigns … Over the last year, schools and community groups across Kent have been taking part in the … Kent Awards scheme. Set up in 2020, the scheme was created to make a real difference in communities by protecting … the impact this scheme will have as it develops over the coming years.   …   Kent Wildlife Trust will open …

National Marine Week: plastic pollution and zero-waste solutions

… with refill cleaning products, they’re a really easy swap to make. For example you can bring your own old washing up liquid bottle and refill it in store. We research the companies we stock very carefully, like the UK based company … machine in store to reduce waste. In our experience Minor Figures deliver the best oat milk, they grow their …

Pond dipping at Tyland Barn

The diverse world of conservation careers: More than just fieldwork

… conservation careers: More than just fieldwork … Contrary to popular belief, the conservation sector is much broader than outdoor work and encompasses opportunities for various skills, interests, and … PR, and marketing are essential for shaping the frameworks that protect nature. They offer the opportunity …

Check with team about when recall training is happening

Grazing animal tactics in cold weather

… Learn more … When these coats are shed in the spring, they become valuable nesting material for birds. The rolling, rubbing, and scratching they do to remove the coat plays an important part in shaping the … species such as Willow, Ash, and Alder to gain valuable vitamins, minerals, and fibre. … The changes made to these …

Emperor dragonfly Anax imperator in flight

Wilder Blean Invertebrate Monitoring 2021-24

… near Canterbury, Kent, UK. The surrounding Blean woodland complex is one of the largest surviving blocks of ancient … during the late Holocene at the end of the last Ice Age due to a combination of human activity and environmental … compartments in 2025, and the additional compartments in 2026.    References Ball L, Whitehouse A, Bowen-Jones E, Amor …