The role livestock play in seed dispersal
One of the main methods that seeds use to disperse themselves is through animals. Livestock play an important role in the dispersal of seeds over long distances. Historically, large herbivores…
Blog: Wilder Grazing
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.
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Poisonous plants & grazing animals' natural instincts
In Kent, our grazing animals roam the reserves using their instincts and experience to guide them towards delicious nutritious vegetation and away from potentially toxic plants. This deep-rooted…
Our plans for Polhill
How do you restore a chalk downland? Our appeal to purchase an extension to our existing Polhill Bank nature reserve offers us a unique opportunity to restore an additional 26 acres of arable land…
Our work transforming Polhill Bank into species-rich chalk downland
Our work at Polhill Bank has been ongoing for several years now. Over time, we have purchased more neighbouring patches of land there, adding up to around 16 hectares now under our nature-positive…
Nature Heroes - Tawny the pony
Meet Tawny, Kent Wildlife Trust’s oldest conservation grazing pony who has been helping wild the county’s landscape for over two decades
Nature Heroes - Kent Wildlife Trust's Area Managers and Wardens
Our very own Area Managers and Wardens work tirelessly across the entire county protecting and restoring nature. These stewards of nature play a pivotal role in preserving the ecological balance,…
Sheep and Bramble Control
An insight into how our grazing sheep are opening up scrubby habitat for wildflowers and creating a safe haven for birds and small mammals.
Pigs and wildflower meadows
How pig activity can create abundant wildflower meadows.
Introducing Our Conservation Grazers
The Wilder Blean Project just got a little bit wilder as we release conservation grazers at West Blean and Thornden Woods just in time to celebrate World Rewilding Day.
Meet the animals coming to Kent
Read about how each of our new resident species will help create a Wilder Blean...