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Ivy Hatch

This is one of the Trust's smallest reserves, wet woodland.

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Roadside Nature Reserves

The Kent and Medway Road Verge Project, established in 1994, works to identify, protect and manage road verges which contain threatened habitats or wildlife.
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Ivy

Ivy is one of our most familiar plants, seen climbing up trees, walls, and along the ground, almost anywhere. It is a great provider of food and shelter for all kinds of animals, from butterflies…

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Respecting Our Reserves

While the vast majority of people who visit our reserves, do so respectfully, we have seen an increase in anti-social behaviour. Please help us by reporting damage to us immediately and if you see anything suspicious, call the police.
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Ivy bee

The ivy bee is a new arrival to the UK. First recorded here in 2001, it is slowly spreading north. It feeds mainly on the nectar of ivy flowers and can be seen in autumn when this plant is in…

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Our Top Nature Reserves

Kent Wildlife Trust manages over 80 nature reserves across the county, boasting a diverse range of habitats and species. To help you know where to start, we've assembled some of our top recommended reserves to visit.
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Our plans for Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve

At Kent Wildlife Trust, nature’s recovery is at the heart of what we do, and the protection and restoration of wildlife is our primary goal in the redevelopment of the Sevenoaks visitor centre and reserve. 
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Dogs on our reserves

Please be an aware and responsible dog walker to help us keep Kent’s wildlife safe this spring.

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Roadside Nature Reserves Case Study

Since 1994 a partnership between Kent Wildlife Trust and Kent County Council has created a network of 146 Roadside nature reserves throughout Kent which are managed for wildlife by contractors or volunteers. The verges provide such important corridors and stepping stones for wildlife in Kent.