Hothfield Heathlands in April
Margery Thomas explores the seasonal changes set to appear at Hothfield Heathlands in April, hopefully including the return of volunteering.
Topics: Nature Reserves
Wildlife haven protected as theme park threat looms
Natural England has recognised the outstanding wildlife value of the Swanscombe Peninsula and declared that it should be a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
Kent Wildlife Trust restores chalk grassland at Dover Castle
Kent Wildlife Trust has completed an exciting project at Dover Castle to restore the historic chalk grassland there and installed new signage to educate visitors on the importance of the grazing and the habitat that surrounds the ancient site.
Hothfield Heathlands in March
Kent Wildlife Trust volunteer, Margery Thomas, describes the snowy sights of the past month at Hothfield Heathlands and what we can look forward to in March.
Hothfield Heathlands in February
The brightest greens on the reserve throughout winter are provided by the mosses, not just in the upper bog, where the SSSI citation mentions 12 species of sphagnum moss, but the many other species, in long and cropped grass, on bare soil and stones, and on tree trunks and stumps - anywhere with poor drainage and low soil fertility. Accurate identification requires a strong magnifying lens and a good guide to the 800 UK species.
First-ever Bison Rangers wanted in the UK
Kent Wildlife Trust and Wildwood Trust are calling for candidates for a new role in groundbreaking wilding project.
Life of a Volunteer at Queendown Warren
Read about the life of a volunteer at Queendown Warren.
Celebration as major landscape-scale nature restoration project in Kent gets £1.9M cash boost
The Government has today announced that Blean Woods, the Seasalter Levels and Wraik Hill Local Nature Reserve will receive £1,884,900 from the Green Recovery Challenge Fund.
Hothfield Heathlands in December
It’s harvest and hibernation time, some systems shutting down while embryonic life in the form of seeds fall and scatter, insect pupae drop to the ground to overwinter, and the many species of fungus on the heathland continue their spectacular show.
Hothfield Heathlands in November
Note from the warden: We do not allow collecting of mushrooms on the Hothfield Heathlands nature reserve, this is to protect the fungi and the species that rely on them and to allow all visitors to enjoy them in their natural surroundings.