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A community's plan to restore turtle doves in Kent

… Yes, they've been a Bramley orchard for thirty plus years, coming to the end of its economic life. And so we needed a … well as the professional scientists, there's backup from a super keen group of amateurs from a group called Marden … you want to find out more about them, they've got a great website. Just do a  search for Marden Wildlife . And as …

Reflections on Disability Pride 2024

… I was thrilled the day I got the email asking me if I could come and review the nest cam footage to monitor behaviours … Pride Month is essential to her: “Disability Pride Month is super important to help raise awareness of the struggles for … conversation. We work collaboratively with Co-relate and Future Foundry to make these possible. We also work …

International Women's Day

… but to embrace their strengths and learn from failures to become more resilient. She says: “I've always been so … about working with younger generations because they are the future, and we need to pass the baton of responsibility onto … as the UK’s first-ever female Bison Rangers , joining Eddie Murray to make up a team of three who keep a watchful …

Blean FAQs - How did you prepare the Blean?

… spaces where the bison can penetrate the woodlands and in future they will do this job for us. Trees were only felled … identified as being of low wildlife value with ecologists supervising works. Find out more about woodland management … … … Can't find the answer to your question? … In order to welcome the first wild bison herd to the UK, some preparation …

Tyland Barn garden

Wilder Kent Awards - Fundraising and Grants

… Distributes tree packs to help schools and communities green their spaces. Woodland Trust – Free Trees … funding for state-funded schools to install EV charging points and cut transport emissions. Workplace Charging … level. National Lottery – Climate Action Fund: Our Shared Future … Supports schools with resources and training to …

Wooden It Be Crafty

Leave Those Trees Alone: an interview with a coppice worker

… of Doom Productions how he fears the ancient practice will die out and how harvesting wood can lead to some … I’ve been wooding for 50 years now and I own the company. My dad did the same thing. When I left school, I … nowadays if they can get it cheaper from one of the big DIY superstores.  I don’t think I’ll be put out of business …

image of flytipping at hoads wood

Rescue Hoads Wood

… of more than 25 feet.  Despite previous warnings from the community  dating back as far as 2020, the situation began … to these questions made it clear that all the public bodies concerned did not understand their duties under Section … should also include measures to secure the area against future illegal dumping. Furthermore, it is imperative to …

Wilder Kent Awards illustration

Wilder Kent Awards

… 31st January 2025 and close on Saturday 31st January 2026.  The awards ceremony, which used to take place in July, … changed for 2025? … Will you be changing the awards in the future? … Has the application process changed? … The natural … Wilder Kent Awards project thrive - from free tree packs to community grants, we’ve gathered a list of funds to support …

Sweet chestnut

Our plans for our woodlands - Here's how your donation will make Kent's woodlands wilder

… ... protecting woodlands from threats like ash dieback disease. In Kent, our proximity to mainland Europe … cherry laurel and goat’s rue can spread rapidly and outcompete native plants, like wood anemone, bluebells and lily … viable land purchase opportunities that arise in the near future. Opportunities to buy at-risk land are often highly …

Rob Smith and Emily Mason at University of Kent

How the University of Kent reduces its impact on the environment

… and don't know they're there. Where there are kind of pinch points – so we've got quite a fast cycle lane that cuts just … ways of working, trying to find solutions to this kind of future vision we've got. Universities should be at the … and get recognised. Just go to the Kent Wildlife Trust website and search for the Wilder Kent awards to get all the …

The visitor centre at Romney Marsh Nature Reserve.

Romney Marsh Visitor Centre and Nature Reserve

… which is situated beside the Visitor Centre.  The Marsh Community Garden offers many opportunities for volunteers to … to take it on and go on to safeguard this site for future generations. As a SSSI site there is not risk of … limited as the lease end date approaches. Please check our website pages and social media for the latest updates about …

Bison in the woodland

How is this project 'Wilding'?

… to remove large areas of trees at a time. This is far from ideal for wildlife. Bison can selectively fell trees and cause others to die back slowly, this is a much more natural approach which … use in the project. Wildwood Trust are very experienced in completing these processes to a high-quality and following …