What is an indicator species?
Indicator species can provide valuable insights into the environmental conditions of a particular area. Learn more about them and what they mean...
Meet the bison team at Kent Wildlife Trust
Meet the bison rangers of the Wilder Blean Project who care for the bison and more! This project is the first of its kind in the UK, introducing European bison to an ancient woodland to restore natural processes. The bison rangers are out on site every day with a diverse role, from fixing fences and leading tours to ecological monitoring and welfare checking all the animals.
From London to Broadstairs: Building a wildlife garden by the sea
Eighteen months ago, I swapped city life in London for the Kent coast, and it has been one of the best decisions I've made for connecting with nature...
June on Hothfield Heathlands: Cuckoos & nightingales
Hothfield Heathlands is abuzz with life in June! In the sky, on the ground, above the water, and under the surface - the reserve is busy, and so are our volunteers.
Meet a:dress: Slowing down fast fashion
a:dress is a creative, community‑led initiative working to slow down fast fashion at a local level. Learn more about what they've been up to and how KWT has been involved!
Kent’s wild orchids: Why these remarkable plants matter
Lady orchids blooming in well-managed coppice woodland. Tucked-away chalk grasslands where rare monkey orchids thrive. The fantastic mimicry of bee orchids next to cowslips and marjoram. This is Kent at its best!
One student’s mission to learn more about Ashford’s secretive beavers
In this blog, hear from Monitoring & Evidence Research Intern, Ollie, about his work tracking beavers in Kent. Believe it or not, these elusive creatures have made it to Ashford!
Top migratory birds to spot this spring
Have you heard an extra harmony in the dawn chorus recently? You might be hearing the passerines (songbirds) that have been migrating north to breed after spending the winter feeding in warmer climates.