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Hothfield oak tree

Kent’s ancient woodlands: History, wildlife, and conservation

Asked to picture an ancient woodland, our minds conjure thickets of gnarled, towering trees where you could easily slip off the path and find yourself amongst the fellowship on the way to Mordor or perhaps come face to face with a witch. The truth is, though our imaginations may run wild when out amongst nature, it may not be so far off.

A snipe wading in shallow water

Guided Walk: Spring Birds

Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve is home to many bird species during the spring; spend some time observing them on this guided walk.

A lapwing at the edge of a lake

Guided Walk: Spring Birds

Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve is home to many bird species during the spring; spend some time observing them on this guided walk.

Hornet Robberfly

Insect highlights from our reserves 2025

Winter may not be the season for surveying, but it is the perfect moment to pause, reflect, and celebrate the extraordinary insect life found across Kent Wildlife Trust reserves. where in the UK, including some recent continental arrivals.

grassland

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A great place for the press to keep up to date with the latest stories, research, projects and challenges as we work to tackle the climate and nature crisis.