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Arable Reversion at Somerden Farm

Learn more … Arable Reversion at Somerden Farm … Sam Thomas, … of the Trust. … Our most recent excitement came as we completed the first stage of an arable reversion project at … the River Eden; a priority watercourse and Local Wildlife Site. Working with the farmer, Heathdown Partners, almost 3 …

A Wilder Future for Kent

… political, socio-economic and environmental changes on a scale which screams at us the importance of conserving habitats … attempted to diversify the grazing animals we use on our sites, but the introduction of pigs or wilder breeds such as … This is where Natural Flood Management (NFM) techniques become essential, restoring the natural flow of water through …

New pond dipping platforms at Kent Wildlife Trust

… funding from Biffa Award, we have also received invaluable support from The Cobtree Charity Trust and the Blakemore … huge thank you to the local residents, schools, nurseries, community groups, volunteers and families that wrote letters … and our volunteers are working hard to prepare the site. The new platform will be installed towards the end of …

Blean Vegetation May 2022

The Blean Wildscape

… Our collective vision: The Blean Wildscape is a biologically rich, … approach, the Blean Wildscape Initiative will work with the community, landowners/managers and stakeholders from across … future of the Blean secured to become a place not only visited for its outstanding wildlife and scenic woodlands but …

Nature lovers and conservation groups from across Kent unite to restore nature

… Related news … Charlotte Lewis of Kent Wildlife Trust said : “The event was … created an election toolkit available to download on our website to help people with this decision as part of our Vote … environmental hustings, the final event is the Weald on 26th June 2024.    FREE tickets for the hustings at …

Barn owl

Invest in Nature

… businesses and organisations to offer high integrity carbon credits and biodiversity net gain units as well as a raft of … and ecological services to help make your business a little wilder! Wilder Carbon Wilder Carbon Units can be … and increasing wildlife as well as benefiting people and communities in the long-term. Visit Wilder Carbon Adonis …

Restoring Bogs and Peatland

… areas have been created but alternative routes are available for walkers and as always, we ask our visitors to keep … us as we continue to maintain these peatlands for years to come, you can apply to be a Hothfield Heathlands volunteer on our website . … Restoring Bogs and Peatland … Ian Rickards, Area …

Queendown Warren landscape shot showing a gate in the foreground and a lovely backdrop of trees and blue sky in the background

Protecting Wild Spaces

… local partners to identify, manage and monitor highly valuable wildlife habitats as part of our Local Wildlife Sites programme. Local Wildlife Sites are often privately … owned and so rely on our advice and support and the commitment of the landowners, farmers and volunteers who are …

Bough Beech. Photo by Selwyn Dennis

Bough Beech

… the efforts of our staff and volunteers, Bough Beech has failed for several years to generate sufficient income to offset what it costs Kent Wildlife Trust to operate … asked questions … What's changed? Management of the site has been carried out by Kent Wildlife Trust as part of …

farmer cluster

Upper Beult Farmer Cluster

… relatively new to farming in this area of Kent. We’ve also learnt a lot about species found on other nearby farms and … health and biodiversity. The Trust works closely with local communities, landowners and partners to protect and improve … want to get involved, check out the Upper Beult Cluster website and Twitter page . If you are a farmer and interested …

White-faced woodland sheep

White-faced woodland sheep

… behaviour is very different to lowland sheep. They target woody species such as chestnut leaves, bramble and sycamore, climbing fences to reach up … are the first sheep breed we have used to manage woodland sites where they excelled so quickly. … The story goes... …