Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2025
My journey as a Kent Wildlife Trust apprentice by Harry Jenkins
Into the Wilderness: A garden wilding experiment in Kent
This blog about garden wilding is written by Sally Edge, the owner/founder of Langdon Court, where we will host an open garden for the third time in 2025!
Justice for Hoad’s Wood?
Imagine a quiet, picturesque woodland in Kent, ancient trees standing tall, carpets of bluebells swaying in the breeze, and wildlife thriving in their natural habitat. Now, picture that same woodland buried beneath 35,000 tonnes of waste, dumped illegally over months while authorities played a game of bureaucratic hot potato. This is not a dystopian fiction; this is the story of Hoad’s Wood.
EDIB at Kent Wildlife Trust: Looking forwards
In this blog we reflect on 2024 and celebrate the successes of the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB) Team at Kent Wildlife Trust. While there's always room to learn & grow, we're proud of our progress!
Rethinking Infrastructure: Why the UK must consider nature as critical national infrastructure
Director of Development, Kent Wildlife Trust Sarah Brownlie, delves into the latest government announcement around growth and our environment and explains how the decision to proceed with the Lower Thames Crossing brings to light a critical flaw in national infrastructure planning.
The Lower Thames Crossing - what it means for nature in Kent
The Unseen Price of the Lower Thames Crossing The Lower Thames Crossing has been promoted as a solution to congestion and a boost to the economy, but at what cost? While infrastructure projects like this promise short-term benefits, they often come at the expense of long-term environmental sustainability. The impact on biodiversity, air quality, and carbon emissions cannot be ignored. As we face a climate and ecological crisis, it is crucial that development aligns with our commitments to protecting nature, reducing emissions, and safeguarding public health. If we fail to consider these factors now, we risk paying a far greater price in the future.
A year at Hothfield Heathlands with Ashford Area Warden Will
Ashford Area Warden Will Glasson reflects on his first full year working across the local sites in this blog, co-written with long-time volunteer Margery Thomas.
Chough: Inspiring the next generation through community engagement
Kent Wildlife Trust's Chough Appeal is more than just a conservation initiative—it’s a powerful tool for community engagement and education. This blog is written by Jenny Luddington, the Youth Education and Engagement Officer for Kent Wildlife Trust...