Search

Water shrew

… Water shrew … Neomys fodiens … The large, dark grey water shrew lives mostly in …

Birds at Seasalter, photo by Jim Higham

How We're Run

… the Trust does. From a range of backgrounds, they come together with a shared commitment to Kent Wildlife … Committee from 2012 to 2019, supporting the chair, Sir Dieter Helm, and developing the Committee's advice to … and to play a part in the Trust’s exciting plans for the future.   … Kiran is a consultant working at BRODIE, an …

eco pet illustration

How to be an eco-friendly pet owner

… even have specially-installed 'dog dips' providing access points to the water which don't contribute to erosion.  The … have advice on responsible use of parasiticides on their website .  … If your pet eats a plant-based diet, the main area you should focus on is packaging. If you …

Pennies Mud Pies

Nature Heroes - Schools

… Wellesley Haddon Dene school and more! … Schools, groups, communities, councils and businesses are invited to join the … cameras. This led to the development of a dedicated website to make others aware of our findings and progress.   … to investigate how we can move towards a more sustainable future.  There is so much more that we can do and we have …

Ecosystem services & how they can save our planet

… with almost 80% of Kent’s rivers, lakes, and groundwater bodies reporting poor water quality, 10% of species under … we could expect more extreme weather events affecting our communities, and food shortages would be the norm.    … and impact of ecosystem services and ensure that they serve future generations.  In short, investing in nature ensures …

A flying chough over grassland

Chough Info Pack

… appeal for the chough reintroduction raised an incredible combined total of £105,284.65, making this project possible. … management across the county. Extensive feasibility studies have shown that, thanks to this dedicated restoration … midway ayre’, at what became known as ‘Shakespeare Cliff’ Future plans The project partnership will be releasing small …

Red-Billed Chough by Janet Packham

Chough Reintroduction Project

… livestock, thereby benefitting the whole ecosystem engage communities in conservation due to their cultural and … management across East Kent. Extensive feasibility studies have shown that, thanks to this dedicated restoration … What cultural links do choughs have to Kent? … What are the future plans for this project? … By joining our chough …

Nutrient Neutrality Works: Pollution Rules Don't Block Housebuilding

… Waste-water Treatment Works (WwTW) run by the water companies. Legal policies are in place to ensure that water … gain foreshadows all attempts to build the sustainable future we and many others are working towards. We need a systemic change to rewrite our future and cut off future threats to nature and people …

Bison calf by Donovan Wright

2023 – It’s Been Wild!

… Looking forward to 2024, there is so much more to come and so much more to say as we head towards a general … and climate resilient, and keep carbon locked up into the future. Roll onto April   and the Trust were busy preparing … slopes of Downe Bank, where Charles Darwin conducted his studies. Also launched in October in preparation for fireworks …

Save our Woodlands

… more... … Thank you Our Save our Woodlands appeal has come to an end. A huge thank you to everyone who stood tall … This work, made possible by you, will help to ensure that future generations can continue to explore the beauty of our … land purchase opportunities that may arise in the near future. The opportunity to buy at-risk land is often highly …

What you need to know about Local Wildlife Sites

… Planning Policy Framework says protection should be “commensurate with their status and give[s] appropriate … sites. This Group includes representatives from wildlife bodies, local authorities, and organisations representing … criteria (guidance for which can be downloaded from our website here) and the landowner will be consulted for …