El Niño: What could it mean for Kent’s wildlife?
You may have heard about the unusually strong El Niño developing in the Pacific Ocean. But what exactly is it? And what could it mean for wildlife and wild places in Kent?
Topics: Climate Crisis
Council backs farmer led approach to river and nature restoration
Maidstone Borough Council is set to support major river and nature restoration work across the borough with a grant to Kent Wildlife Trust, helping farmers and landowners work together to restore habitats, improve water quality and strengthen climate resilience.
Everything you need to know about carbon sequestration
Ever wondered how planting trees or restoring soil can help fight climate change? Carbon sequestration is nature’s quiet housekeeping - learn more in this blog.
Rewilding at the Knepp Estate
Welcome to a special episode of Talk on the Wild Side dedicated to just one subject, or rather just one place: the Knepp Estate in Sussex...
Kent Wildlife Trust reflect on King’s speech and what it means for nature in the county
With proposals for a new Planning and Infrastructure Bill to accelerate the delivery of high-quality infrastructure, Kent Wildlife Trust calls for a land use framework to be developed in the UK.
Why we’re Kent Wildlife Trust members
In this guest blog, member Joanna Boult talks about what membership means to her and her family.
Habitat fragmentation: Why it's an issue for nature & climate
Habitat fragmentation poses significant threats to biodiversity and climate stability. In our lifetimes, we’re witnessing dramatic changes in the landscapes around us and the species that inhabit them.
How to enable landscape resilience
Industrial agriculture was designed to maximise the production of a single crop or animal, but these practices are not always best for the environment or the farmer. The solution is to build a resilient landscape where food production is maximised AND in harmony with nature.
Hottest day on record is becoming old news, we must tackle climate change in Kent before it is too late
Deadly wildfires, raging storms and soaring temperatures are becoming increasingly common across the globe. Coupled with the recent news that Earth may have already exceeded a 1.5c warming and is set to pass 2°c by the end of the decade, Kent Wildlife Trust warns now is the time for action as we head towards a general election.
COP is Not an Excuse for Lack of Nature Ambition
The Kent Wildlife Trust CEO, Evan Bowen-Jones, calls for more governmental ambition as COP28 comes to an end this week.