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Three BIG reasons why woodlands are so important

Matt Huggins explores why our woodlands are an important part of our landscape, looking at how they give back to nature and to us. As our woodlands are under threat, it's more important than ever to preserve what's left and fight to keep them alive. Will you join us in saving our woodlands?

September on Hothfield Heathlands

Margery Thomas, Hothfield Volunteer and regular columnist looks at the lack of butterfly sightings in recent months, the work volunteers are doing to remove bracken and how this all impact the wider management of the last remaining fragments of heathland we have left in Kent.

Groundswell sign

A groundswell of support for regenerative agriculture

Groundswell Agriculture Festival is the UK’s largest event dedicated to farming that regenerates the soil and restores nature. It’s a unique blend of industry conference and lively festival. This year, I took the plunge, braved the camping, and immersed myself in two days of inspiring talks and networking.

Three apples in a tree

Online Talk: Forest Gardening

As we celebrate our local woods with the Save Our Woodlands appeal, discover how you can bring the forest feeling to your own outdoor space.

Fly Agaric Fungi 04 Greg Hitchcock

Fungi for Beginners

A simple guide to fungi groups and classifications and the features to look out for

Lichens for beginners

Make a start on identifying these notoriously difficult yet intriguing, beautiful and environmentally sensitive plants.

Broad-leaved Trees in Spring

Make a start on identifying these notoriously difficult yet intriguing, beautiful and environmentally sensitive plants.

An Introduction to Sedges and Rushes

Learn more about the sedges and rushes - plant species which are found in many of our wilder, unimproved habitats but are often unfairly dismissed or overlooked.

Farming through natural systems with Iain Tolhurst MBE of Tolhurst Organics

Iain Tolhurst NBE is a pioneering organic farmer and owner of Tolhurst Organic Farms. This farm has made quite a name for itself because it is able to feed 350 families on 14 acres of what is classified as poor quality agricultural land up to now, without any government subsidies. He manages this land with minimal external inputs to the farm. This means no chemical fertiliser or pesticides. He also does this without any livestock or external fertility from animals. Nearly 20% of his farm is trees and an additional 40% set aside for green manure. So how does he do it?

A community's plan to restore turtle doves in Kent

Join your Talk on the Wild Side host, Rob Smith, for a journey through Marden's farms and gardens - where farmers, scientists, and keen birders are working together to make space for the rare turtle fove.