The flight of the chough
Iconic, red-billed corvids spread their wings to reach Dover Castle.
Topics: Species Reintroductions
Conservationists voice disappointment after Defra announces species reintroductions are not a priority for the Government
Experts at Kent’s leading conservation charity have voiced their disappointment with DEFRA after the department said that ‘the reintroduction of species is not a priority for the government.’ Defra made the statement in response to a government report on species reintroductions.
Paradise Park's Choughs flying free over Dover
Director of Paradise Park Cornwall, Alison Hales explains the history of chough reintroductions and successful progress over recent decades including their work with Wildwood Trust and Kent Wildlife Trust to reintroduce them in Kent.
There'll be red-bills over the White Cliffs of Dover
History comes to life as iconic bird species soars once again over the Kent coast after a 200-year absence.
When is the right time for a species reintroduction?
Stan Smith, Wilder Landscapes Manager at KWT, looks at current species reintroduction and wonders if we are asking the right questions before we introduce new species.
Celebrating International Beaver Day: What you don't know about beavers and Southern England
On International Beaver Day, Amy Fitzmaurice reflects on the rich history of south east England's relationship with beavers and links to the 14th Century 'Beaver Wars'!
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
On Friday 7th April, conservationists across the world will be singing the praises of the wetland restoration ecosystem engineer – the beaver.
English Species Reintroduction Taskforce - Part 2
After listening to the 2-hour English Species Reintroduction Taskforce session on the 21st March, Evan Bowen-Jones, CEO of Kent Wildlife Trust shares his thoughts.
The English Species Reintroduction Taskforce - Part 1
Evan Bowen-Jones, CEO of Kent Wildlife Trust gives an overview of his time providing evidence for the the EFRA (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee) in the Houses of Parliament as part of their inquiry on Species Reintroduction.
Wilder Blean Project celebrates World Rewilding Day with release of grazing animals
Exmoor ponies, Iron-age pigs and Long-horn cattle are roaming alongside wild bison following their release into woodland in Canterbury.