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A row of people at the UNEP World Environment Day event in Brussels

A Darent Valley farmer's World Environment Day experience

… Day in Brussels with Defra and UN delegates. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) wanted a farmer to attend - a farmer who works … figures and myself took questions from the chair and the audience. Fellow panel members were very supportive and I hope …

Wilder Kent Appeal

… which helps us create real, tangible impacts on the communities and nature of Kent. Unfortunately, in these … action that we take at Kent Wildlife Trust costs more. From community gardens, all the way through to landscape-scale … wildlife needs and help us defend it. Our mission for the future is simple: to work closely with landowners, partners …

Disappointment at decision to build on precious land

… Hill and Chattenden Woods for the benefit of our own and future generations. "This is not a case of the environment … in2’ by the Rt Hon Eric Pickles MP, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, and for the issues to be …

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“Splatometers” at the ready for Bugs Matter this Summer!

… The fast approaching school summer holidays offer the ideal opportunity to take part in Bugs Matter, with increased … easy. iOS App Store:  Bugs Matter on the App Store (apple.com) Google Play:  Bugs Matter – Apps on Google Play …

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Kent Wildlife Trust urges people to respond to Canterbury's local plan before it is too late

… before it is too late … Campaigners are asking people to comment on Canterbury City Council's draft local plan, which … a swathe of countryside in the heart of the Blean Woodland Complex would be destructive and nonsensical. There are also … can be found here on SavetheBlean.org or here the Council's website ." Canterbury City Council has published its draft …

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 …

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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 …