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Lower Thames Crossing approved – a death knell for ancient woodland

… road that will destroy up to 8 hectares of irreplaceable ancient woodland. … Planning & Policy Officer for Kent … of irreplaceable habitats, including ancient woodlands and Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs). Such loss is … space for humanity’.       Kent Wildlife Trust remains committed to advocating for stronger mechanisms to protect …

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Wellbeing Programmes

… or are feeling lonely or isolated. Sessions include gentle walks, mindful practices, and nature connection activities. Participants can complete our sign up forms with their social prescriber or … attire for the weather. Facilities and accessibility of the site can be checked on our reserve pages (which will be …

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Biodiversity Net Gain for Communities

… nature restoration and to be used as strategically as possible – e.g. linked to making the Local Nature Recovery Network … something real and effective on-the-ground as a major component of delivering on the UK’s 30x30 international … how they can  avoid   impacts (including, critically, off-site ones like pollution, and their contribution to …

An update from Hunt's Wood, Kenardington

Learn more about woodlands … As part of their aim to assess the current species presence and potential of the site to support a range of taxa, ecological surveys have … and red-legged partridge, amongst others. The red-listed common cuckoo and eurasian woodcock have been recorded, and …

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Grazing animal dung & its role in the ecosystem

… We need to raise £120,000 by the end of April to scale up our Wilder Grazing programme and bring more land back … that would otherwise be excluded in a machinery-based site management scheme. … Dung beetles and dung pat … of the soil. These tunnels are also good for opening up compacted soils so plant roots can penetrate more deeply. …

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Create homes for wildlife

… be a fantastic feature in any garden, or even fit the smallest of back yards. The idea of a mini drainpipe pond is to … trees, especially in our urban areas. An artificial nest site can provide a good alternative.  How to build a bird … to make a cosy insect haven. Hedgehog homes : Reuse wood offcuts, disused storage boxes, or bricks to make shelters. …

Developments to defend and restore nature, not destroy it

… helps nature to recover and provides benefits for both people and wildlife. We are in a climate and nature emergency, … in understanding these barriers and the methods for overcoming them so that we can weave these into our Local Nature … the protection of designated wildlife and conservation sites such as SSSIs, Local Wildlife Sites and Habitats of …

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Betteshanger Country Park Campaign

… nationally important lizard orchids, skylark, turtle dove and amazing fungi and lichens. … Join our email list … and rethink the future of the park - one that boosts income in a way that doesn't harm the site's unique habitats and the nationally scarce species …

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Dexter cattle return to historic site after 60-years

… Dexter cattle return to historic site after 60-years … The Dexter Cattle, supplied by Kent … site visits, learning about the Trust’s Grazing Plan and Community Engagement strategy and will now go on to help the …

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Save Swanscombe

… The historic use of the site has led to a unique mosaic of habitats that supports an … diversity of wildlife. The importance of the Swanscombe Peninsula for nature was recognised by Natural England …