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Bluebells in woodland

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… prosperity. People are part of nature; everything we value comes from it and everything we do has an impact on it. We … together we can protect wildlife now and into the future. … Each Wildlife Trust has charitable objects that … about its work. You can read them on the Charity Commission website or visit the  How We're Funded page for an overview. …

Life of a Livestock Checker

… To become a livestock checker, it said that previous … introduced to my first ‘charges’ at Foxes Cross Hill which comprised four feral goats in a relatively small reserve of … often, especially at Wraik Hill, the scenery is to die for. There is no better way to occupy my time on a …

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Wilder Blean Heath Fritillary Food Plant Monitoring 2021-24

… near Canterbury, Kent, UK. The surrounding Blean woodland complex is one of the largest surviving blocks of ancient … spatial scale of current grazing and browsing activity. In future years, when bison are affecting more of the site, we …   References Borer E & Risch A (2024). Planning for the future: Grasslands, herbivores, and nature‐based solutions.  …

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Swanscombe saved - for now. But campaigners stress the fight is not over

… More news … Swanscombe saved - for now. But campaigners stress the fight is … site have been withdrawn at the eleventh hour. … Save Swanscombe …   Paul Hadaway, Director of Conservation at Kent … better”. Indeed it does: what the UK needs now, and for future generations, is the protection of our natural world. …

Wild about the coronation – how the King has made his mark on wildlife in Kent

… have been announced to celebrate the Coronation. His commitment to joining together as part of the Big Help Out … Prince of Wales, His Majesty has expressed a deep love and commitment to the country’s wildlife and natural places. He … in volunteering with Kent Wildlife Trust, please visit our website.   … Wild about the coronation – how the King has …

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Entrant's Guide - Businesses

… 90% less energy and last longer than standard lights.  Decomposing matter in landfills produces methane gas, which … 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 …

National Marine Week: Blue Influencers

… who will be responsible for recruiting young people to become ‘Blue Influencers’. … The young people learned about … for my outfit, I’m wearing a suit, I’m a manager of a supermarket chain and I’m now thinking of the impact that … £2.25million over 3 years (from January 2024 to December 2026) to fund youth environmental action.  The Ernest Cook …

Paws for thought: Balancing pets with conservation

… dog lovers and nature lovers, but are those two passions compatible? We spoke to some Wildlife Trust staff who … owner, and that means caring for her as best I can, without compromising the welfare of wildlife, other people, or dogs. … on the beach. Chasing birds may not seem like a big deal but if this is happening to those birds 50 times a day …

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Kent Wildlife Trust, the first organisation to introduce beavers back into Britain, celebrate over 20 years of their Ham Fen project on International Beaver Day

… Day provides the opportunity to reflect on how far we have come in restoring beavers back into our landscape, whilst … , established a citizen science programme working with the community to survey the beaver population in Kent. Anyone … who is interested in taking part can find out more on our website.” … Kent Wildlife Trust, the first organisation to …

How to watch seals safely

… birthday, so lessening our impacts on them is key to their future survival. Luckily there are many ways we can avoid … so a seal on the beach doesn’t necessarily need any help.  Common seal pups are often left alone while their mother is … human activity, seals are also currently facing uncertain future with climate change altering ocean currents and prey …