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My Plastic Bottle-free 2018

… and trying to avoid plastic packaged fruit and veg in the supermarket (although shopping for 1 makes that quite easy) …

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Chemical-free organic gardening

… the year than other plants, meaning that by the time aphids come along, you will have some resident ladybirds to take … shady corner makes a good home for many of the garden's welcome guests. Frogs, toads, shrews, hedgehogs, ground … healthier garden for ditching the chemicals. Spraying to deal with minibeasts can often kill the animals that eat …

Sourcing Bee-friendly Plants

… that 70% of the garden plants sold at large supermarkets, DIY shops, and garden centers, contain … with the pesticide at a nursery, the neonics will be coming out in the pollen and nectar of that plant for two …

Metal detecting larches

Warning issued after Metal detectorists dig up nature reserves

… are many examples of people doing good work too. On Tuesday 26 people from Natural England, Kent Stour Countryside … to allow more light into the woodland which will also make future management of the site easier. … Warning issued after …

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Save our Stour: What We're Doing & How You Can Help

… pollution in the Stour and how we can work with development companies to mitigate the impact in our proposed Nutrient … Up and Regeneration Bill. The amendments would have forced competent authorities to ignore scientific advice when … is just 49ug/l. As more fish and invertebrates begin to die off, less food will be available for the birds to feed …

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The River Stour is safe – but for how long?

… the dangers of river pollution and inspiring the community to take action … Nature recovery is fundamental to … fish kill events. As more fish and invertebrates begin to die off, less food will be available for the birds to feed … to be fallowed and taken out of agricultural production. In comparison, Kent County Council currently has a target of …

Heather Corrie Vale

Wilder Carbon

… contribute towards the transformation of the site to become a haven for nature. As an investor, the housebuilder … validated by the Soil Association so you can have complete confidence in your purchase. … We're looking for … UK wilder for people and wildlife, locking up carbon for future generations. This is the green recovery we need. …

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MyWilderKent - Get the app today!

… to record what you're up to and plan your actions for the future, all tracked against your growing Impact Score and … take part in seasonal activities, and celebrate your community's progress against others' in the leaderboards. … the county and helping you feel connected to a growing community working together for wildlife. Resources & support …

February on Hothfield Heathland

… through to the end of winter? You would be in good company with many animals and invertebrates on Hothfield … There is more information about wildlife gardening on the website of the Wildlife Trusts. Warm clothes and sturdy …

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Wilder Kent Experiences

… to availability. Do something a little different when commemorating a birthday, anniversary, or even a hen or stag … to make an enquiry. Contact us … Arranging an outing for a community group? Discounted tickets are available for some … they are beautiful havens for wildlife. From secret spots ideal for species sightings to expert knowledge of the …

Dragons in your garden

… a healthy population in our current garden. Slow worms love compost heaps and hiding places such as gaps beneath loose paving. They are the gardener’s friend as their diet includes slugs. … We count ourselves privileged to have … to the wilder conditions of the riverbank. They also like compost heaps. Grass snakes eat amphibians, fish and small …