Election concerns: How a vote for nature is a vote for health
It seems we too often forget that nature isn’t a ‘nice to have’, but an absolute necessity if us humans want to survive as a species.
Learn more about the wildlife and wild places in Kent and beyond.
It seems we too often forget that nature isn’t a ‘nice to have’, but an absolute necessity if us humans want to survive as a species.
This year, Kent Wildlife Trust, in collaboration with Wildwood Trust and Sussex Wildlife Trust, Ashdown Forest and Forestry England, is beginning to explore the social and ecological feasibility of reintroducing pine martens to Kent and Sussex, while co-developing a ten-year strategy with a wide range of stakeholders to restore the species in the South East.
The integration of technology into environmental conservation has revolutionised the way we protect and manage our natural resources. From remote sensing to artificial intelligence, technological advancements are providing innovative solutions to some of the most pressing environmental challenges.
James Millsom-Mills, Operations Manager & Data Protection Officer, explores how the rapid advancement of technology provides a solution to the unique challenges of modern-day conservation.
Chalk grassland – also known as chalk downland or lowland calcareous grassland – is an increasingly rare habitat and one of the richest in Western Europe. In England, it’s mostly found on the North Downs but there are also patches scattered along the East Kent coast.
Meet the ‘Wild Women’ helping nature thrive in Kent
Kent’s landscape is diverse. From the rolling chalk grasslands, humming with insects in the summer, or the quiet reverence of ancient woodlands, to the iconic white cliffs that frame our coastline. These habitats support species of county and national importance, and for those of you that have explored Kent’s countryside, you will no doubt appreciate how special they are.
This is a guest blog in which Nik Mitchell of Save Minster Marshes offers his perspective about the Sea Link Project and reflects on the wildlife in the area and how it could be impacted.