Wouldham Common
The reserve runs along the scarp slope and consists of a mosaic of habitats from chalk grassland through scrub to woodland. Please note this reserve is not open to the public.
Topics: Woodland
Nemo Down
Located next to an industrial estate on the outskirts of Dover, it is hard to believe a nature reserve is there when driving through the estate.
Coombe Down
One of Kent Wildlife Trust’s newest Dover reserves, Coombe is undergoing management to restore chalk downland to the reserve, with a future goal to re-introduce frog orchids back to the site.
Restoring local green space: Dane Valley Woods
In this feature, we hear from Steve Darling, the secretary for the steering group of volunteers at Dane Valley Woods.
Winter woodland management
Winter, for many, is a season of preparation for the year ahead, of drawing inward. Outside, the earth draws inward too, bedding down to preserve its energy for the warmer days...
An Introduction to Ferns
Discover how to recognise our native ferns using leaf shapes and other distinctive features.
Woodland Mosses for Beginners
Learn more about the complex lives and identification of mosses.
Burham Down
With sublime views over the Weald of Kent, this reserve consists of an area of chalk grassland and a large area of woodland. Some species of orchid can be seen in the woodland and kestrels breed in the chalk cliffs. Various different insects can be observed here.
Cromers Wood
An ancient semi-natural woodland on the southeast side of a dry slope valley. Carpets of wood anemone are followed by bluebells, early purple and common spotted orchids.
East Blean Wood NNR
This Ancient semi-natural woodland is recognised as a site of international importance for wildlife.