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Kent Wildlife Trust launches appeal to safeguard ancient Canterbury woodland in the hope of restoring the pine marten to Kent

An appeal has been launched by Kent Wildlife Trust to protect an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Canterbury.

Kent Wildlife Trust lay out ambition to increase wildlife abundance and climate resilience across 30% of Kent in new 2030 strategy

The strategy has been launched by Kent’s leading conservation charity outlining ways to make the county more resilient to the climate and nature crises. Through increasing land in conservation, managed through wilding and paid for by “Nature-based Solutions” the charity believes it can create a better future Kent’s people and wildlife.

Setting the record straight - Mail Online article 30/4/23

Many of our social media followers have messaged us about an article published by the Mail Online on 30th April, with the headline: “Could rewilding animals turn Britain into a modern day JURASSIC PARK?”

New guide for gardeners to go peat-free and help wildlife at home

The Wildlife Trusts have unveiled a new handbook to help people go peat-free in their gardens and to recognise the importance of peatlands for nature and climate.

Abandoned golf course Darenth valley - GrowUp Farms

Abandoned golf course is transformed into wildlife haven to help businesses safeguard nature

Kent-based GrowUp Farms becomes the first approved buyer of carbon units generated by the Heather Corrie Vale wilding project, helping the farms to fight climate change and boost biodiversity.

The Gate Appreciation Society (yes, it’s a thing) and why Kent Wildlife Trust volunteers are 'jazzing up' countryside gates

Ramblers across Medway will be treated to some bright and creative sights as they wander across Kent Wildlife Trust reserves on the North Downs Way. The artistic efforts are the work of volunteers who spent the day painting gates at Nashenden Down in a bid to deter scrap metal thieves.

Appeal to purchase wildlife-rich woodland near Canterbury reaches 30% of target as several other ancient woodlands placed on the market across Kent

Kent Wildlife Trust has raised concerns over the number of precious wildlife habitats being put on the market as their appeal to raise money to buy an ancient woodland reaches 30% of its target.

Save our seals – wildlife watchers asked to respect marine life when visiting the coast

Kent Wildlife Trust is asking people to be aware of the impact they have on marine life, in particular seals.

Virtual ‘splatometer’ makes it even easier for citizen scientists to contribute to Bugs Matter survey in Kent

Conservation charities Kent Wildlife Trust and Buglife have launched the Bugs Matter 2023 Survey, introducing a new virtual ‘splatometer’ to measure insect splats on number plates as a measure of insect abundance. This ground-breaking initiative aims to measure the alarming decline in insect numbers repeatedly reported across the UK and the globe.