The UK’s wildlife continues to decline, according to the State of Nature 2019 report. The latest findings show that since rigorous scientific monitoring began in the 1970s there has been a 13% decline in average abundance across wildlife studied and that the declines continue unabated.
Sir David Attenborough, president emeritus of The Wildlife Trusts has made a short film with the charity to provide answers to the State of Nature partnership’s latest warnings of continued, devastating wildlife declines in the UK.
The long-awaited publication of the Environment Bill is welcome but The Wildlife Trusts are concerned that the Bill must not be delayed further if we are to tackle the serious environmental challenges we face. Cross-party support is needed to trigger nature’s recovery.
Kent Wildlife Trust invited guests who have been supporting Kent Wildlife Trust for a number of years, or who have an interest in leaving a Gift in their Will to a wonderful afternoon of presentations and high tea in the superb setting of Canterbury Cathedral Lodge.
We can only look to create a Wilder Kent and reverse the alarming declines in wildlife and their habitats with continued support from our members and donors. Every piece of land we can purchase helps us ensure wildlife has more space to thrive. By connecting these areas up, we can help to rebuild our fragmented landscape.
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Kent Wildlife Trust faces huge challenges during coronavirus.
Kent Wildlife Trust has recently launched a new ‘Wild at Home’ series which is dedicated to delivering a daily dose of the great outdoors direct to our homes during these difficult times.
