Queendown Warren landscape shot showing a gate in the foreground and a lovely backdrop of trees and blue sky in the background
Selwyn Dennis

Conservation is our mission

Kent Wildlife Trust carries out a host of conservation activities across the county with the help of volunteers and the support of members. We look after some of Kent's most iconic landscapes and protect and restore key habitats and species.

Dane Valley Woodland with a rainbow over it - this is a local wildlife site managed for nature by the community
Marie Dipple

Helping landowners for wildlife

Kent Wildlife Trust works with local authorities, statutory agencies, landowners and other local partners to identify, manage and monitor highly valuable wildlife habitats as part of our Local Wildlife Sites programme. Local Wildlife Sites are often privately owned and so rely on our advice and support and the commitment of the landowners, farmers and volunteers who are prepared to carry out sensitive habitat management.

Seal pup asleep on beach ©Tom Marshall

Our seas and shores

Our seas are home to an astonishing array of wildlife, but sadly it is under threat from a range of pressures like overfishing, pollution and offshore developments. A well-connected network of protected areas is needed to provide sanctuary and we're part of the campaign to complete the network of protected underwater areas to safeguard and connect our marine wildlife.

Roadside nature reserve in Kent

More than a drive-by approach

Roadside Nature Reserves can link existing wildlife areas, helping to reconnect and restore landscape so that wildlife is no longer struggling to survive in isolation. This supports a living landscape, which benefits both people and wildlife and makes nature more resilient to future change.

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Recent Blogs

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The River Beult SSSI: A Fragile Ecosystem Under Threat

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In this guest blog from the Rescue Hoad's Wood Campaign, the author highlights the threat to the River Beult SSSI posed by plans to discharge 1,000 cubic metres of treated sewage daily—a consequence of the Chilmington Green housing project.

International Volunteers Day: A look back at 2024

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At Kent Wildlife Trust, our volunteers are one of our most precious resources in the journey to create a #WilderKent. Without their passion, dedication, and tireless efforts, so much of what we achieve wouldn’t be possible.

A windswept tree against a misty sky with the sun peeking through.
©️ Paul Hobson

Finding light in the dark: How to connect to nature in winter

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As winter takes hold, and you repeatedly find yourself commenting on how dark it is at 5pm, don’t despair. The colder months give us some excellent opportunities to connect with nature. Here are our top five tips for connecting with nature this winter…

Two pipistrelle bats nestled under a slate tile.
©️ Tom Marshall

How to support bats in your garden (and why)

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My name’s Amanda Brookman and I’m a member of the Kent Bat Group, a group set up by volunteers in 1983 to help the conservation of bats in Kent. As a lover of bats I’d like to share some tips with you for your home and garden that will benefit bats.

Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) Vixen in the Snow during winter.
©️ Danny Green/2020VISION

Give the gift of nature this Christmas

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Love Christmas AND nature? We've got eco-gifts for the whole family that allow you to also support Kent’s leading conservation charity. Read on.