Airport decision - welcome news for Kent’s wildlife
Kent Wildlife Trust welcomes the Airports Commission’s rejection of proposals for a Thames Estuary airport.
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Uplifting news! New high-rise ‘kes res’ for wildlife HQ
A new kestrel nest box with inbuilt camera has been fitted at Kent Wildlife Trust’s nature park and visitor centre on Blue Bell Hill, near Maidstone. The work, which should have been completed…
Bad news for bees: Government reverses ban on bee-killing neonicotiniods
The Government has bowed to pressure from the National Farmers Union and agreed to authorise the use of the highly damaging neonicotinoid thiamethoxam for the treatment of sugar beet seed in 2021…
Hottest on record is becoming old news, we must tackle climate change in Kent before it is too late
Deadly wildfires, raging storms and soaring temperatures are becoming increasingly common across the globe. Coupled with the recent news that Earth may have already exceeded a 1.5c warming and is…
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Fantastic news for Kent’s natural heritage as National Lottery invests £3.65m into land and coastal projects
Thanks to National Lottery players, grants totalling more than £3.65m for three projects across Kent will reconnect people with their natural heritage and protect it for future generations.
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Scots pine
The Scots pine is the native pine of Scotland and once stood in huge forests. It suffered large declines, however, as it was felled for timber and fuel. Today, it is making a comeback - good news…
How to use less plastic
Plastic waste and its damaging effect on our seas and natural world has been big news recently. Here's what you can you do about it.
Kent residents asked to stand up and fight for nature as government bill puts over 500 environmental protection laws at risk
• Plans to scrap post-Brexit environmental laws condemned by Kent Wildlife Trust.
• 17 protected wildlife sites in Kent could be downgraded if plans go ahead in December 2023.
• Kent…
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