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… Nature is under attack from plans by the UK Government to bulldoze thousands of laws that … charity described axing of homebuilding pollution rules as “win for nature” … Kent Wildlife Trust has described … protection, it is disgraceful that a nationally protected site like the Stodmarsh Nature Reserve has been allowed to …

… … Farmer Cluster news … The group brings farmers and landowners together, in a farmer-led initiative, to collectively deliver greater benefits for … Borough Council. The Trust works closely with local communities, landowners and partners to protect and improve …

… Wild about Gardens campaign asks us all to become hoverfly heroes … Humble hoverfly needs our help, say Kent Wildlife Trust and … this summer. These incredible insects help pollinate our plants, keep aphids in balance and break down rotting matter …

… aquifers which results in it being rich in minerals and leaves it at a relatively constant temperature throughout … chalk streams? Some chalk streams have been designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), but this … include: A minimum no development buffer of 50 metres as recommended by Natural England. The addition of chalk streams …

… Learn more about insects … Insects are often overlooked, and … Kent : Queendown Warren and Romney Marsh are both great sites for butterfly watching. They also flourish in …   … Ants (Formicidae)  Ants are social insects, living in complex colonies with a strict division of labour among …

… Park, the charity’s headquarters in Maidstone, Kent. … Lee Mason-Baldwin, Head of Education and Lifelong Learning … huge thank you to the local residents, schools, nurseries, community groups, volunteers and families that wrote letters … can be undertaken for a wide range of visitors to the site.”  Representatives of the Cobtree Charity Trust:  “We …

… media, conservationists issue stark warning … As adorable images of Kent’s newest seal pups are posted to social … get too close. … “If anyone sees a seal pup that is unaccompanied, do not approach it and under no circumstances … excellent resources available on Kent Wildlife Trust's website on how to watch seals safely, click here for more .  …

… - from hands-on workshops to our annual open garden at Tyland Barn. … Ready to plan your own wildlife garden? … … doesn't require acres of space or expert horticultural knowledge. Even a few carefully chosen plants can provide food … weed if it's not wanted, and in my garden it's very much welcome. The early flowers are especially valuable, providing …

… disease, pollution, and climate change are pushing UK woodlands to crisis point, and threatening the plants and animals that depend on them. It’s a global problem, but it’s a local one too. Right now, woodlands in Kent … more... … Thank you Our Save our Woodlands appeal has come to an end. A huge thank you to everyone who stood tall …

… Learn more … Wilder Lawns … Penny and Peter Brook were awarded Gold by Wild … total area larger than all of the country’s nature reserves combined. Your flowery lawn could be a good talking point … reasons why these little creatures are dying out eight times faster than large mammals. However, it’s not too late …

… a feast for the eyes It all starts with healthy soil and compost-making. Micro-organisms and invertebrates in soil … a firm foundation for the food chain in the garden. Plants bloom every month of the year in Penny and Peter’s … active from late autumn through to early spring can find pollen and nectar. Penny particularly loves the beautiful …

… enough to save it. … Donate today to create a Wilder Blean & support a new era of conservation … Join the herd! … human-intensive methods of conservation. Over the years to come this will ultimately cut our carbon footprint, reduce the cost of managing large-scale sites and, most importantly , breathe life and light back …