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How to compost your waste

… All you need for a successful compost heap is waste, air and water! … We look after over … a 'bin'. The only advantage of a container is they look tidier and can be easier to manage. Try to pick a shady spot to keep things moist, and water any dry ingredients you may be adding.   What to put in your compost: …

Calvadosia campanulata - stalked jellyfish by Mark Bretherton

Fascinating discoveries by Kent “Shoresearch” citizen scientists in 2024

… proud of the work our Shoresearch citizen scientists accomplished in 2024. Their dedication has provided us with … marine ecosystems and shaping conservation efforts for the future." Next year, Shoresearch will expand its efforts by … project helps safeguard the UK’s coastal environments for future generations. … Fascinating discoveries by Kent …

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Make nature-friendly gardening choices

… food; make sure it’s fresh and lists meat as the main ingredient. Creating a hedgehog feeding area requires a covered … feeding station can be found on the British Hedgehogs website here .   … Provide responsible nesting material for … in the garden from February through June. Birds nests come in a huge range of sizes and styles, from simple twig …

Wild flower planting in urban setting by Paul Hobson

Planning and Development

… General Planning Advice guide and read our tips on how to comment on a planning application. Download our guidance … wildlife crime in Kent. Visit the Kent Police rural crime website . You can also visit the Country Eye website and … considering how we might be able to resource this in future. We are preparing some basic guidance on how to …

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What is Wilder Education?

… in his confidence playing outside at the last session compared to the first was really evident. I really liked the … holiday clubs are a fantastic way to keep young minds and bodies active during the holidays, whatever the weather.     … the next generation. Because without them, nature has no future.  Imagine a Kent where children grow up disconnected …

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How to create a wildlife pond

… on the surface where they lay the spawn. 20-30 cm is an ideal depth. For toads and newts 30 – 60 cm is better. Newts … seasonal ponds can be good for some species but many would die out. Large ponds, more than 60cm deep and 3 metres in … enjoyment and a sense of achievement to everyone who welcomes wildlife into the garden. … For more information about …

Wilder business in the Blean

… blog posts … Wilder business in the Blean … How do you combine business and biodiversity? Can we create a new way … to find mutually beneficial ways of working together. The future of our planet will rely on us taking positive action … Initiative wants to hear your thoughts about the Blean’s future, ensuring your voices shape decisions facing the …

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Ground-breaking wilding project reaches two-year milestone

… benefits, adding to our national resilience and helping combat the climate and biodiversity crises.  “Anecdotally, … meet new friends as she travels across the woodland. In the future, the tale will form part of an audio story trail at … habitats across Blean. Step one will come in the near future with the installation of bison bridges , which will …

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How to make a log shelter

… This busy community will attract birds, hedgehogs and frogs looking to … need Logs! You can get them from tree surgeons or firewood dealers. If you’re lucky, some pieces may already contain … will create the most stable environment of all underneath. Superb for amphibian hibernation. … Five creatures you might …

It's 'Blean' a whole year

… the generations who follow her. Finally, the family was completed when the bull from Germany arrived in a deluge of … monitoring programme is in full swing with vegetation studies, invertebrate counts and soil sampling just some of the … story is only just beginning. If you'd like to support the future bison herd, you can join others who have sponsored a …

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What is flying ant day & when is it?

… … Without ants we would have pretty rubbish soils. They are super little farmers acting like little ploughs, churning … will be female. The queen ant lays fertilised eggs which become the female worker ants that clean her, raise her young, … are spread far and wide. … It’s not only the ant colonies futures that benefit from flying ant day. The swarm also …

Birch woodland in autumn ©Ben Hall/2020VISION

COP15: the need for global and local action

… With a bit of encouragement, your garden can become a popular destination for a wide range of visitors and … habits Discover how you can protect wildlife for the future at one of our Study Days . For our younger … Kent Wildlife Trust and help protect your communities for future generations! As a corporate partner A partnership …