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Grandfather Beech Tree at Denstead Wood

The Lower Thames Crossing - what it means for nature in Kent

… The Lower Thames Crossing - what it means for nature in Kent … The Unseen … congestion and a boost to the economy, but at what cost? While infrastructure projects like this promise short-term benefits, they often come at the expense of long-term environmental …

Heather Corrie Vale, pond and sunset

Heather Corrie Vale: One year on

… the conservation work we have done at Heather Corrie Vale since attaining validation against the Wilder Carbon … by Soil Association Certification. … Setting up the site for success In the last year at Heather Corrie Vale, … wildlife will start to call it home.  … Carbon capture and credits at Heather Corrie Vale Heather Corrie Vale is one of …

Woodland near Park Gate Down

Kent Wildlife Trust’s response to announcement around the Lower Thames Crossing

… says: “With the 2030 deadline fast approaching for 30% of land and sea to be in recovery, we urgently need a more … and protecting nature as the foundation of a sustainable infrastructure network.” … Kent Wildlife Trust’s Planning … projects must align with the UK’s legally binding commitments to halt species decline, protect 30% of land and …

View from darland banks

Biodiversity Net Gain

… Country Planning Act development but exemptions and small sites. The Government said there would be a 2 year implementation period for mandatory BNG once the Environment … on-site, off-site or via a new statutory biodiversity credits scheme; and National register for net gain delivery …

Children holding sticks with marshmallows on the fire at a forest school activity

Forest School for Groups

… Improve mental and emotional wellbeing Help develop problem solving skills Improve communication skills and teamwork Encourage learning about … saving you transportation costs and staff time. Our teams plan and deliver bespoke outdoor programmes giving learners …

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Wilder Schools - Barratt David Wilson Homes - Sandown School

… info coming soon … Day 1 – Discovery … Sandown School in Deal, … at the bottom of the school playing field: it is the site for wondrous adventures, awesome teamwork, creativity … to funding from the Barratt David Wilson Homes, we were able to run our Wilder Schools Programme in 2026 with Sandown …

Birthday party

Wilder Birthday Parties

… our Woodland Party package! Gather round the campfire and learn the art of fire lighting and enjoy warm hot chocolate … as giving children time to build dens, explore the woodland site and get lost in nature. It’s the perfect party for … with your booking confirmation.   … Kent Wildlife Trust recommends an adult/child ratio of 1:1 for pre-school age …

A path and metal structure amongst greenery at Chelsea Flower Show

The Richard Neame Local Wildlife Site Award 2014

… More news … The Richard Neame Local Wildlife Site Award 2014 … Congratulations are in order for Bredhurst Woodland Action Group … to nature conservation in Kent. … BWAG are very pleased to accept this award in recognition of the huge …

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How to have a plastic-free Halloween

… Halloween costumes are often made up of 90% plastic. … More ways you can help wildlife … If Halloween … costumes are often made up of 90% plastic. An incredible 7 million Halloween costumes are thrown away each year in … it with a spooky design. It will last for many years to come!   Home-baked treats Instead of individual …

Common Blue butterfly male

Wildlife Ark Nature Reserves

… a Nature Reserve near you … Some of the Wildlife Arks we reccomend Each Wildlife Ark serves as a testament to our … generations. Visiting our reserves … This ancient woodland site sits on top of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With beautiful grassland valleys on one side, and the Forestry England woodland on the …

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Help save Oaken Wood

… shared their views. You can still visit KCC’s Kent Mineral Sites Plan consultation page to register to receive updates … to December 2022 in which operators, landowners, and relevant stakeholders were invited by KCC to nominate sites … than the losses from HS2 and the Lower Thames Crossing combined. It is the biggest single development threat to …