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Nature Nightmares Appeal

… and frightened among the trees. It's a distressing ordeal that we cannot let repeat itself, causing us to make … of safeguarding Kent's precious wildlife now and for future generations. … From the phantom plate smashers of …

A group of people at the Kent Wildlife Trust Volunteering Awards 2024.

Congratulations to the Wilder Kent Volunteer Awards 2024 winners!

… others build confidence and develop their skills. After completing a chainsaw course last year, one of the trainees … and willingness to tackle any task, even on the steep gradients of many downland nature reserves. Their hard work, … contributions, Kent’s natural spaces are safeguarded for future generations.  We extend our deepest gratitude to all …

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Call for Swanscombe Marshes to be designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest

… More news … Call for Swanscombe Marshes to be designated a Site of Special Scientific … on them and for the survival of our natural world and future generations. Swanscombe is one of the last remaining … The purpose of SSSIs is to safeguard, for present and future generations, the diversity and geographic range of …

Landscape at Nashenden

Nashenden Volunteering Update

… cut and clear around one of the ponds on site to stop it becoming swamped by brambles.  The Queendown team have spent … the last of the orchids on the reserve, with Autumn Ladies Tresses now popping up with around 50-60 on the reserve … looking like many of them have developed seed pods, so the future looks good for the Darland army, it wont be long …

Wilder Kent Awards

Kent Wildlife Trust announces Wilder Kent Award Winners 2021

… more about our campaigns … Over the last year, schools and community groups across Kent have been taking part in the … in communities by protecting nature and wildlife for future generations. Many schools and community groups in … Hill Academy Walthamstow Hall Junior School   Bronze 1st Deal (Walmer) Scout Group Borough Green Primary School …

A meadow brown butterfly

Biodiversity Net Gain

… modifications to BNG delivery would result in improved outcomes for growth and nature in tandem, this does not require … oppose its removal and urge the Government to uphold its commitment to nature-positive planning. We're concerned … can help You can help by responding on The Wildlife Trusts' website . This is a quick and easy way for you to play your …

Entrants Guide - Community Groups

… use 90% less energy and last longer than standard lights Decomposing matter in landfills produces methane gas, which … CO2 Recycling one ton of paper saves 2,548 litres of oil, 26,498 litres of water and 2.5 cubic metres of landfill … to connect people with nature and protect wildlife for the future. Any achievement is a helping hand for wildlife and …

Entrants Guide - Schools

… use 90% less energy and last longer than standard lights Decomposing matter in landfills produces methane gas, which … CO2 Recycling one ton of paper saves 2,548 litres of oil, 26,498 litres of water and 2.5 cubic metres of landfill … to connect people with nature and protect wildlife for the future. Any achievement is a helping hand for wildlife and …

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Visitor Information

… Click below to enlarge a map of the site and upcoming works … We have introduced European bison to help … where these works will continue at reduced scale into the future. This is all part of our approach to monitor and … up to replace them, they will eventually all grow old and die at the same time.  The Wilder Blean project is the next …

Hedge laying in Dover

The art of hedgelaying & why wildlife depends on hedges

… revitalised as farmers and landowners across the country come to realise the enormous benefits of a well-laid hedge, … this was this was intentional. We were we were given subsidies by the government to take them out as a period of … the Hedge Geek. She's brilliant. Do keep an ear out in a future episode for nightingales because the plan is to …

Precious Peatlands - October Updates

… the pioneer species that would pave the way for the site becoming a woodland.   Woodland is a very important habitat, … the rest of the reserve, using sand to raise some of the muddier paths and making them easier to navigate over the … you would like to get involved please register through our website . … Precious Peatlands - October Updates …

Wild About Gardens - Slugs: friend or foe?

… foe. Read on to discover how Penny and Peter Brook have become more reconciled to sharing their garden with them. … … of this much-loved creature. According to the BBC Wildlife website, British gardeners use 650 billion slug pellets each … to gardeners in Kent by telephone this year. Visit our website to enter your garden into the scheme and our trained …