Kent Wildlife Trust to lead ambitious wildlife recovery across Kent
Three-year funding from Natural England will support projects to strengthen beaver populations, protect rare woodland invertebrates and recover threatened species.
Topics: Species
What is an indicator species?
Indicator species can provide valuable insights into the environmental conditions of a particular area. Learn more about them and what they mean...
Rare Kentish plant makes extraordinary comeback from brink of extinction
Once reduced to just a handful of plants across three sites, Kentish milkwort is thriving following a seven-fold population increase thanks to years of conservation work.
Wildlife rescue advice & who to call
Kent Wildlife Trust does NOT offer a wildlife rescue service – but here are some pointers should you find a creature in need.
6 species you shouldn't be seeing this winter
Hibernation, brumation, and torpor - these 6 species adopt these survival strategies to survive the long, cold UK winters.
Grass snakes in the UK: The symbol of Britain’s wilds
The British snake: do you think of a greenish snake with dark stripes down its body? That’s a grass snake you’re picturing, and for good reason. This countryside icon is the UK’s most widespread and commonly spotted snake.
Let’s twist again: “Extinct” moth rediscovered in England at Kent Wildlife Trust reserve after 73 years
A moth species long thought to be extinct in England has made a dramatic return, rediscovered at local conservation charity Kent Wildlife Trust’s Lydden Temple Ewell Reserve near Dover after a 73-year absence.
Spring on the wing: April on Hothfield Heathlands
Hothfield Heathlands volunteer & writer, Margery Thomas, explores what the reserve is like at this time of year.
What’s the difference between bugs and beetles?
You’ll often hear the words ‘bug’ and ‘beetle’ used interchangeably – but they actually mean two different things. Let's explore the differences!
March on Hothfield Heathlands: A land of pollen!
Long-time volunteer, Margery Thomas, tells all about March on our Hothfield Heathland reserve!