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Two little owl brothers sat on a branch at sunset.

Discover the secrets of owls with Kent Wildlife Trust

… adapted to hunt with deadly precision in the dark of night: combined with their stealthy and silent flight, their … such as voles, form the majority of the long-eared owl 's diet, but small birds are also important. The long-eared owl … on the other hand have even been known to supplement their diet with rats, birds, and even smaller owls.  An owl’s diet …

tree planting illustration

How to plant a tree

… Plant a tree, not just for yourself but for future generations … Learn more about Kent's magnificent … of flooding, and absorbs air pollution.   If you're a community group or an individual planning to plant a number … roots don’t do well – the root hairs dry easily and quickly die. Step 2 Dig a hole: it should be at least double the …

English Oak

Nature-based Solutions - more than trees and not just carbon

… annual deaths , and going past key ecological tipping points will unleash much more devastating consequences. … … begins to truly "value" nature, we hope to engage new audiences and investors to allow us … is complicated stuff and needs to be well thought out.  The website is only the front-facing bit of a scheme that we …

Ghosts, Goblins and Witches

… The luminous glow is a delightful side effect of this superb survival strategy. Actual goblins may be harder to … from the webs of other spiders. … Witches Witches are a common sight on Halloween night, travelling door-to-door, … moth’s wings take the shape of a caricatured witch’s face, complete with long nose and chin. You won’t find a Mother …

Nextdoor Nature – Connect, Share, Celebrate.

… Nature – Connect, Share, Celebrate. … Jenny Luddington, Community Organising Assistant and Jade Williams, Community … on what went well, and what we could do to improve in the future. This enables us to dynamically assess our approach … so we changed the running order of the day. In the future, we could arrange a technical rehearsal to avoid any …

Furnace Farm

Kent Wildlife Trust submits offer on 36 acres of Lamberhurst countryside

… reconnecting habitats, and safeguarding nature for future generations. We are immensely grateful to everyone … Wildlife Trust is now urging individuals, businesses, and communities across the county and beyond to help them secure … no matter the size, brings Kent one step closer to a future where nature and people thrive side by side. The …

London to Paris: Francesca’s Story

… have progressed, I can see how developed our county is becoming which puts our natural environment at risk. An often … is vital in these times to ensure it’s enjoyment for our future, and that of future generations. Thank you in advance for your donations! …

Farewell Fred Booth, Pioneer of Marine Conservation

… officer from 1950 until he retired with the rank of Chief Superintendent in 1982.  However, Fred had long been a keen bird watcher, and retirement gave him the ideal opportunity to pursue his burgeoning interest in … served as its first CEO, stepping down in the mid-80s to become a more hands-on conservationist. He loved spending time …

Woodland near Park Gate Down

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

… not a constraint. To build true resilience for the future, we need smarter decisions that prioritise restoring … projects must align with the UK’s legally binding commitments to halt species decline, protect 30% of land and … to long-term environmental degradation. This is not the future we should be building. “We urge the government …

Accessibility

… The website has been written to allow you to easily change the … Explorer and Firefox. … Windows also have a number of computer settings you can select to make your enjoyment of our website better. Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel > …

National Marine Week: Bird disturbance

… fed. Predation by birds of prey, foxes and mustelids are common in nature, and these birds are well versed in … whole colonies up into the air. When birds do this, their bodies are full of adrenaline, and they become very stressed … disturbance takes place at a beach, these birds may die from malnourishment, and their eggs and chicks will …