3 Kent woodlands in crisis
Senior Press and Advocacy Officer Sally Smith shines a spotlight on some of the woodlands at risk in the county and what Kent Wildlife Trust is doing about it.
Blog: Planning and Policy
What is a Nature Hero?
This COP28 season, we want to celebrate those on the ground who are doing their part in fighting the climate and nature crises.
These Nature Heroes, those individuals or groups based in Kent who are taking action for nature, are also inspiring those around them to make an impact.
Over the next few weeks, we'll be introducing you to a range of Nature Heroes across Kent, from our very own Kent Wildlife Trust staff and volunteers to wildlife champions we work with across the county.
Blog
What is the Kent BNG Site Register?
Nicky Britton Williams (Planning and Policy Manager at Kent Wildlife Trust, and Kent Biodiversity Net Gain Officer) and Robbie Still (Head of Digital Development at Kent Wildlife Trust) talk all…
How Thakeham is making home development more sustainable
In this episode of Talk on the Wild Side, Rob Smith joins Josie Cadwallader-Hughes, Sustainability Director for Thakeham. They talk all about Thakeham's efforts to make home development more…
A new national approach to nature recovery
The much-anticipated Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) for Kent and Medway began development in September, with Kent County Council appointed as the Responsible Authority delivering the…
Nutrient neutrality works: pollution rules don't block housebuilding
The Government wants to ditch laws that require housebuilders not to harm rivers. But we know these rules work – they enable houses to be built and rivers to be protected. Here’s how, writes Ali…
How to build a wilder Kent through green infrastructure
Planning and Policy Officer, Emma Waller announces that Kent Wildlife Trust has become a Building with Nature assessor. Find out what that means for development in Kent.
What is Biodiversity Net Gain
Nicky Britton-Williams, Planning and Policy Manager at Kent Wildlife Trust, explains Biodiversity Net Gain and what developments and councils can do to help achieve the new mandatory targets set…
Biodiversity Net Gain: What is it and why is it potentially so important?
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is coming, and it’s coming fast. With it comes huge opportunity and significant risk. Either way, it’ll be one of the biggest changes to UK conservation funding for…
Planning and Development to follow an Environmental Conscience
We will support businesses and further influence how commercial and development work can embody the principles of Kent Wildlife Trust.
Promise of Restoring Our Wildlife Needs Action Now
The Queen’s Speech commits to a new Environment Bill but we need to see measures taken right away.