Rewilding a churchyard in Sandwich
A run down and overgrown medieval churchyard in Sandwich has been restored to a beautiful wildlife haven by a group of local volunteers who live locally and are part of the congregation at the…
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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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Rewilding at the Knepp Estate
Welcome to a special episode of Talk on the Wild Side dedicated to just one subject, or rather just one place: the Knepp Estate in Sussex...
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…
Defragmentation: Lessons from Dutch wilding initiatives
In September 2023, representatives from the Department of Transport, National Highways, Natural England, South East Water, RSPB, and the Lifescape Project joined Kent Wildlife Trust on a discovery…
Get started with your wilding journey in 2024: a guide for schools and communities
Embark on your wilding journey today - and you could be up for a Wilder Kent Award! Discover our tips for getting started with helping conserve local ecosystems.
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,…
We cannot stand alone
Goal 2 of the Wilder Kent 2030 strategy set out by Kent Wildlife Trust is summed up in 2 words: inspire and collaborate. Keeley Atkinson, Head of Wilder People and Places explains.
Making Kent Wilder by 2030
Chief Executive of Kent Wildlife Trust, Evan Bowen-Jones shares our new Wilder Kent 2030 strategy. Find out how we plan to restore nature in Kent through our operating model and working with the…
The State of Nature in Kent – and how we can restore it
Our mission is to increase wildlife abundance and climate resilience across 30% of Kent's land and sea. Find out how we're going to accomplish this mission with our Wilder Kent 2030…