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Update A view across Hothfield Heathlands at sunset
© Tim Horton

Head of Wildlife Trust set to retire

The Chief Executive of Kent Wildlife Trust, John Bennett, has announced his retirement during the Trust’s 60th Anniversary year in July 2018, after 20 years of service.

Update Two people stood among trees, looking to the canopy
©️ Nikki Cresswell

Exciting new role for Weald nature reserve

Bough Beech Visitor Centre and nature reserve, near Ide Hill, is set to be developed as a first class centre for Forest School, education and events.

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©Tom Marshall

Daisy Steals the Show

Daisy the rescued Long-Eared Bat was the star of the show at the Wild about Gardens 2017 School Awards Celebration at the beginning of this month.

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Volunteering for Wellbeing

The Wildlife Trusts have published ‘Volunteering: A Natural Health Service’ a report examining the effects of volunteering on mental health.

Update Adonis blue (c) KWT

Rare butterflies found on Dover nature reserve

During a recent guided walk around Old Park Hill nature reserve in Dover – one of Kent Wildlife Trust’s newest nature reserves – Adonis blue butterflies were recorded for the first time since it became a reserve in 2012.

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