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… more cheaply, than it used to, but is largely inhospitable to wildlife and provides employment for very few people. … low price of food on the supermarket shelves that we have become used to does not reflect the true environmental costs … Network  enshrined in law to: protect existing wildlife sites and map out where wildlife ought to be, joining up …

… mailing list to stay updated on what's happening with our latest campaigns and find out how you can help us defend … … How can you help? … The wildlife we have is incredible, with many species found nowhere else on Earth. But … into chronic decline. The impacts of climate change are becoming more visible and nature, wildlife and people are …

… Kent Wildlife Trust’s social media plea to leave the plant has proved controversial sparking debate with hundreds of comments … Kent Wildlife Trust’s Ian Rickards explains: “Ivy … biodiversity by offering shelter for bats, nesting sites for birds, and food for caterpillars. In the colder …

… ‘exciting and significant’ by conservation charity … An eagle-eyed wildlife watcher captured a video of a beaver on the … but film it too. … "On receipt of the footage we set up a site visit and there is clear evidence of beavers in the … discovery will now form part of the Kent Beaver survey, commissioned by Natural England and delivered by us and the …

… Learn more … Using digital technology to protect Kent's … adopting the use of drones to help them map areas of particular interest, or locate spots where animals prefer to live … Instagram ) reaches out to around 700,000 users and our website , which is a hub of information and news for avid …

… … Reduce your flood risk Across the UK 1.9 million people currently live in areas of significant flooding. This … and avoid paving over sections of your gardens. Instead, replace hard surfaces with grass and plants. Borders and lawns … over the summer months.  Here's how to get started. Compost your waste. Creating your own compost and adding it …

… Learn more about nature recovery … National Marine Week: The … and we need people and organisations of Kent to combat these issues. I have seen first-hand the impact that … details about The Making Space for Nature project on our website here . … National Marine Week: The Local Nature …

… around Kent one day a week. Sixteen years later, I’ve learnt a huge amount about grassland management, plants, … landscape in Kent, and much of the rest of the UK, has become increasingly fragmented, especially in the last 50 … have a great bunch of volunteers who work on the priority sites that are safe enough to do so. … The management of …

… Open the MyWilderKent app in your mobile browser, tap the browser menu (usually three dots or the … the full strategy here. Our hope is that MyWilderKent becomes your go-to companion for nature, helping you see the … actions or activities. Once earnt, your badges are displayed in your profile for others to see your achievement! … …

… Join or Host an Eco-Celebration Environmental events are a fun and sociable way to … media, or our MyWilderKent app, look for green fairs, community clean-ups, or wildlife days. Host your own litter-free picnic, plant-based dinner, or nature-themed birthday with upcycled …

… Related blog posts … Mammal expert Stuart Edmunds introduces … the four species of mice you can see in the UK. … Voles are often mistaken for mice. Bank voles and common voles have smaller eyes (they are more active during …

… This countryside icon is the UK’s most widespread and commonly spotted snake. … Right now, we're on a mission to … the various habitats that make Kent special - like the wetlands and grasslands that grass snakes call home. Will you … bite. Grass snakes hunt using speed, stealth, and an element of surprise, aiming for prey like toads, frogs, …