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… a climate emergency? Wildlife is in crisis. We continue to lose our most precious remnants of wild natural space and … cleaner and greener. What are we calling for? We must come together to restore our habitats on a landscape scale … to the next level and stop common plants and animals becoming rare. By wilding, working together, bringing back …

… laws like Hedge Bote and Fire Bote were grants to tenants to gather small wood from hedges for certain … prime, still flourish in ‘bonsai’ form within the hedgerow complex. … We stop and listen to a thin wheezy sound coming from a branch which pokes in an ungainly fashion up …

… More winter wildlife blogs … Did you know, mistletoe is a hemiparasitic plant - meaning they attach to their … we know it as today! By the eighteenth century, it had become incorporated into Christmas celebrations around the … popular amongst domestic servants, eventually becoming a festive tradition recognised around the world. As the …

… From curlews in the British uplands to negotiations in Colombia: why COP16 matters here in the … from wintery dreariness to a burst of brighter days to come. This wader, recognisable by its long curved bill, … shares the goals and targets from the Global Biodiversity Framework - which was agreed at COP15 in Canada - and sets …

… and Medway Biological Records Centre … Kent has a proud history of excellent wildlife record-keeping and so we have an … What – The name of the species. This can be its common name or its scientific name. Although care must be … you prefer. These four pieces of information are the bare minimum needed to make a valid record, however, any other …

… If working apart we are a force powerful enough to destabilise our planet, surely working together we are … human-intensive methods of conservation. Over the years to come this will ultimately cut our carbon footprint, reduce … this innovative project. We have built the fundamental infrastructure for the introduction of our grazing animals - …

… Become a Bison Benefactor … Wilder Blean wins BIG Biodiversity … “We were impressed by the boldness of the project to enhance existing conifer woodland by using the power of … around them, and be able to choose where they forage, ruminate, what they eat, and where they breed. You will help …

… Environmental events are a fun and sociable way to raise awareness and bring people together. How to take … media, or our MyWilderKent app, look for green fairs, community clean-ups, or wildlife days. Host your own … to wildlife protections. Voting with the environment in mind helps prioritise long-term planetary wellbeing.   … …

… A healthy environment isn’t just “nice to have” – it provides us with clean air and water, a secure … Organising a group to attend a Mass Climate Lobby in Westminster to demand that Government take urgent action to … with decision makers across government, industries and communities, empowering them to influence and deliver …

… Seasearcher, whilst diving in the newly designated Folkestone Pomerania Marine Conservation Zone. … Bryozoans are … appearance, but if you look very closely, you will be able to see the tiny boxes in which the individuals live. … marine wildlife. In fact it was data about the diversity of fragile sponges and anemones collected by Kent Seasearch …

… for the scheme. They love gardening for wildlife and want to encourage others to do likewise to reap the personal … that there were 50% fewer insects found in Kent in 2019 compared to 2004. The effects are devastating for … gardeners. Gradually we have made our garden more welcoming to wildlife. At first our main source of inspiration …

… Kent Wildlife Trust, the first organisation to introduce beavers back into Britain, celebrate over 20 … Day provides the opportunity to reflect on how far we have come in restoring beavers back into our landscape, whilst … rivers did not meet the required standard under the Water Framework Directive and beavers have a significant role to …