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Beaver swimming with its head just above the water

Thank you for supporting our KWT Nature Restoration Fund

… your donation We all know that the climate crisis isn't a future threat - it's today's reality. In Kent, habitats like heathlands, which were once common, have all but disappeared. Most of our waterways are … the more voices speak up for nature, now and into the future. … Have a question? Our membership team is ready to …

Woodland near Park Gate Down

Kent Wildlife Trust launches huge appeal to save Kent’s woodlands

… surveying woodlands to identify risks, such as Ash Dieback, perimeter checks and fencing where needed to keep … our reserve wardens.  Talia Sherrin-Gates, Head of Income Generation at Kent Wildlife Trust, says:  “The … to thrive in the area you live and help us secure the future of threatened woodlands for generations to come.”  …

The Fifth Continent

… the area, the projects and local folklore; Lots of fun community activities to get involved with; Monitoring the … get involved with these exciting projects please visit our website www.fifthcontinent.co.uk or contact the team on … looking forward to meeting you. Visit The Fifth Continent Website … The Fifth Continent Landscape Partnership Scheme …

WKA

Entrant's Guide - Nurseries

… action to promote a Wilder Kent. … Protect wildlife in your community by creating and developing new habitats that … to connect people with nature and protect wildlife for the future. Any achievement is a helping hand for wildlife and … CO2. Recycling one ton of paper saves 2,548 litres of oil, 26,498 litres of water and 2.5 cubic metres of landfill …

WKA

Entrant's Guide - Colleges

… action to promote a Wilder Kent. … Protect wildlife in your community by creating and developing new habitats that … to connect people with nature and protect wildlife for the future. Any achievement is a helping hand for wildlife and … CO2. Recycling one ton of paper saves 2,548 litres of oil, 26,498 litres of water and 2.5 cubic metres of landfill …

WKA

Entrant's Guide - Universities

… action to promote a Wilder Kent. … Protect wildlife in your community by creating and developing new habitats that … to connect people with nature and protect wildlife for the future. Any achievement is a helping hand for wildlife and … CO2. Recycling one ton of paper saves 2,548 litres of oil, 26,498 litres of water and 2.5 cubic metres of landfill …

Rethink Sea Link podcast crew standing at Pegwell Bay

Why we’re calling on National Grid to Rethink Sea Link

… where we have Kent's biggest land haul-out site for common seals. So, lots of different factors, but it's such a … we don't necessarily agree with. So other companies in the future will use the same argument. And we've got this … campaign to Rethink Sea Link, then take a look at the website and you can find links to pages there that will show …

Using digital technology to protect Kent's wildlife

… and Instagram ) reaches out to around 700,000 users and our website , which is a hub of information and news for avid … crime across Kent. We spend thousands of pounds each year dealing with vandalism, fly-tipping, illegal off road …

What is Forest School?

… confidence in navigating the space they will be using in future weeks. Den-building: Using natural materials such as … as providing a practical demonstration of the science of combustion. This is a particular favourite in those chilly … and crafts: Using a range of tools under careful supervision, children can learn how to create a range of …

A group of Ashford Kent Wildlife Trust volunteers standing with their Wilder Kent Award certificates.

August on Hothfield Heathlands: Barn owls & volunteers

… help ensure that Kent’s natural spaces are preserved for future generations.” The words became deeds in early July … articles for eight years. Recent recruits also received welcome packs. A great new initiative. In mid-July we enjoyed … lightly tangled and scrambling with stitchwort among sturdier prairie perennials. … Barn owl boxes have been in place …

Brewers Wood veteran tree by Greg Hitchcock

Lower Thames Crossing

… costs that arise from damage to the environment and communities.  We believe that the only sustainable way to … by 2030. "This approval sets a dangerous precedent for future infrastructure projects, and once again shows nature … enhance biodiversity as a way of increasing resilience for future generations. We will continue to engage in the …

Ecologist

Wilder Blean Monitoring Programme

… observed strong initial impacts from grazing on grasses. In future surveys and reports, our understanding of grazer … the fewest invertebrates found in high forest areas. From 2026, in collaboration with the University of Kent, we will be … vegetation greenness, water content of leaves, water bodies and different soil types. Project design and delivery  …