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August on Hothfield Heathlands

… yellowhammer. … 124 of the count was a micro moth green oak tortrix (Tortrix viridana). When I say 124 - that's all we … so impossible to record every one. … It's a relative newcomer to the UK, first recorded in 1995 slowly becoming more common. Originates from tropical and sub-tropical …

A trail through a sunny woodland at Hothfield Heathlands.

Triangle Trail at Hothfield Heathlands

… around in the countryside can be challenging. We wanted to create a space that would be easily accessible at all … open glades will attract butterflies such as the peacock, comma and tortoiseshell, with the chance of seeing a white … Kent's last four valley bogs and one of its few remaining fragments of open heath. … In enhancing the wetland and bog …

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Help wildlife in the cold

… As it starts to get colder, you might start to prune the trees in your … grounds when spring arrives. Butterflies get valuable minerals and salts from slightly muddy water, and birds use … during the chilly winter months as sources of water can become frozen and more difficult to find. To make it as …

Work for Us

… locations or hot desks within a Trust hub, out in the community with third parties, home working or a combination … well as the personal benefits of offering flexible working to support your work life balance.   At Kent Wildlife Trust … contribute 9% of gross salary provided you contribute a minimum of 4%. You can make your contributions via salary …

Bison calf Donovan Wright

It’s ‘Blean’ a whole year since bison made history in the UK

… bridges which will open up a further 150 hectares of space to the herd. … Wilder Blean Initiative … It’s ‘Blean’ a … using large herbivores to reshape the landscape to combat the nature crisis and make the area more resilient toto work with MPs and other government bodies like Defra to advocate for changes in guidance and legislation and …

Nature Heroes - Benji Fallow

… 10 years old, he is advocating for nature and taking action towards creating a Wilder Kent. … on Instagram or Twitter at @benjaminfallow – and find his show for cards and prints using the button below! … You can follow Benji … What we can do to help …

Wilder Kent

Entrant's Guide - Villages, Towns & Cities

… pollination by insects. 41% of insects face extinction. 30 to 50% of all species could be extinct by mid-century .  The … 90% less energy and last longer than standard lights.  Decomposing matter in landfills produces methane gas, which … Recycling one ton of paper saves 2,548 litres of oil , 26,498 litres of water and 2.5 cubic metres of landfill …

Paws for thought: Balancing pets with conservation

… dog lovers and nature lovers, but are those two passions compatible? We spoke to some Wildlife Trust staff who balance both. … Sarah-Kay … dog ownership and feel we all have a part to play in minimising wildlife disturbance. I am lucky enough to live …

A group of chough flying across a blue sky.

Meet the Choughs

… Possibly because they fledged at the same time whilst Aiden took a bit longer. Ash is inquisitive, bold and adventurous. … nature has got him into a couple of scrapes resulting in minor injuries requiring extra care from the “Chough Mums." … has never been injured but often keeps her unruly brother company when he is on “nest rest.” Staff joke that this is …

Close up of lightly flaming logs on a warm fire.

The dangers of BBQs on wildlife

… wildlife … Our nature reserves are some of the best places to enjoy the Kent countryside, but for the sake of the … might turn green again, but this is often with the more common plants that can grow anywhere, not the specialist … away from conservation and into repair and maintenance of infrastructure. It’s not just bins we have lost because of …

Lawrence KWT and Adrian Gliding club counting insect splats on glider wing for bugs matter

Bugs Matter on a Glider

… glider. During our visit, Lawrence and Adrian delved into how to roll this out across the gliding club. Each flight … and altitude information for the entire flight to accompany the bug splat data. By counting the number of insect … – pollinating plants, decomposing organic matter, forming the basis of many food chains; without them, life on …