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The Wilder Blean Team

The Wilder Blean Team

Wilder Blean Expert

We answer your most pressing questions about our ground-breaking wilding project.

Frequently Asked Questions

In July, we released three European bison into West Blean and Thornden Woods with Wildwood Trust as part of the Wilder Blean project. 

We are so pleased to see all of the questions you have asked about this UK-first in conservation. Our expert team have been answering your questions on woodland management, what makes this project 'wilding' rather than 're-wilding', what's so fantastic about European bison as ecosystem engineers, and lots more! 

Click below to explore our most frequently asked question topics.

Bison calf and mum Wilder Blean
Expanding the herd

Our new calf and bison breeding

More about our new arrival, and how we expect the herd to change over the project.
Credit: Vicky Aitkenhead
The project

What is Wilder Blean?

What the project involves, where it is taking place and why now?
Photo by Robert Canis
Wilding

How is this project wilding?

What makes Wilder Blean a wilding project and not a rewilding project? How will we make sure the animals are safe and healthy?
Two bison facing camera at Kraansvlak nature reserve in the netherlands
bison

Why European bison?

Why we chose European bison and how they will help the environment at the Blean.
Ecologist
monitoring

How will you measure the project's success?

Find out more about our extensive ecological monitoring programme, and what we know already.
Family out in the bluebells, photo by Tom Marshall
You can help

How can I get involved?

Get involved from home, when visiting Blean woods, and as a volunteer!
Local residents

What does this project mean for me?

How you'll still be able to use to use the woods safely, disabled access and the safety of animals in neighbouring fields.
aerial colourful forest trees
Preparations

How did you prepare Blean woods for the bison's arrival?

Why we chose Blean woods, why fencing was constructed and how we ensured wildlife safety during works.
Dog walk through woodland forest
Visiting

What can I expect when visiting Blean woods?

The best way to visit, whether you'll be able to catch a glimpse of the bison, and how we're ensuring yours and wildlife's safety on site.

We need your help to create more space for nature

By donating to Wilder Blean, you will be helping us create a bigger, better, more biodiverse home for wildlife in Kent. Our next step is to ensure the bison can roam through their areas of the Blean, utilizing their natural behaviours and promoting landscape connectivity, whilst keeping the Blean open for the public to enjoy. 

Donate to be part of a new era of conservation

Your support can help us fight for naturally managed habitats and the wildlife that relies on them. Thank you to everyone that donates, engages and supports this ground-breaking project.
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The project

Wilder Blean

Kent Wildlife Trust have introduced European bison to help restore UK wildlife and tackle the climate crisis.
Heart Shaped Leaf on Forest Floor in Blean
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