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Wilder Kent Awards

Wilder Kent Award winners 2022

Over the last year, schools, community groups and town councils across Kent have been taking part in the Kent Wildlife Trust’s Wilder Kent Awards scheme.

Precious Peatlands at Hothfield Heathlands

We will be carrying out conservation management and access improvement works across Hothfield Heathlands. The main aim of the ‘Precious Peatlands’ project will be the restoration of peat bog.

Bison in the woodland

How is this project 'Wilding'?

This project is not about 're-wilding', it's about ‘wilding’: introducing the right “ecosystem engineer" species to the environment to improve habitats naturally.

Why European bison?

Bison manage habitats in a way that no other animal can. Find out why bison were chosen for this pioneering project in our frequently asked questions

Kora doing monitoring work in the blean

How will you measure the project's success?

In order to demonstrate the incredible potential of wildling as a nature-based solution to the climate and nature crises, it is crucial that we monitor the Blean very carefully.

two people walking together in a grassy and wooded area with their backs facing the camera

What does this project mean for me?

Local people are fundamental to the success of this project. We have been holding local stakeholder group discussions so that we can hear any of your concerns and keep you informed of the project as it develops.

Wilder Blean Expert

We answer your most pressing questions about our ground-breaking wilding project.