Development consent order would be a signed “death warrant” for Thanet’s wildlife campaigners warn
National Grid applies for Development Consent Order for Sea Link project
Topics: Advocacy
Lower Thames Crossing approved – a death knell for ancient woodland
Development consent has been granted for the Lower Thames Crossing – a 23km-long road that will destroy up to 8 hectares of irreplaceable ancient woodland.
Kent Wildlife Trust "shocked" by misrepresentation in Sittingbourne Highsted Park planning inquiry
Conservation charity firmly oppose 8,400 house plans that will impact ancient woodland
Urgent action needed to remove illegally dumped waste from Sheppey’s protected coastline
Kent Wildlife Trust is calling for immediate action to remove illegally dumped waste from a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) at Eastchurch Gap on the Isle of Sheppey. This protected area, home to vital habitats, is now polluted with hazardous waste, threatening both local communities and wildlife.
Conservation charities step into set the record straight after PM wrongly claims spiders stopped 15,000 home development
Kent Wildlife Trust has refuted claims made by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer regarding the impact of conservation efforts on housing development in Ebbsfleet.
Could this mean beavers in the Blean?
The UK government open the door for licenced reintroductions of beavers into the wild
Charity asks people to leave ivy alone, as wildlife reserves targeted by guerrilla gardeners
Kent Wildlife Trust’s social media plea to leave the plant has proved controversial sparking debate with hundreds of comments
Justice for Hoad’s Wood?
Imagine a quiet, picturesque woodland in Kent, ancient trees standing tall, carpets of bluebells swaying in the breeze, and wildlife thriving in their natural habitat. Now, picture that same woodland buried beneath 35,000 tonnes of waste, dumped illegally over months while authorities played a game of bureaucratic hot potato. This is not a dystopian fiction; this is the story of Hoad’s Wood.
Rethinking Infrastructure: Why the UK must consider nature as critical national infrastructure
Director of Development, Kent Wildlife Trust Sarah Brownlie, delves into the latest government announcement around growth and our environment and explains how the decision to proceed with the Lower Thames Crossing brings to light a critical flaw in national infrastructure planning.
The Lower Thames Crossing - what it means for nature in Kent
The Unseen Price of the Lower Thames Crossing The Lower Thames Crossing has been promoted as a solution to congestion and a boost to the economy, but at what cost? While infrastructure projects like this promise short-term benefits, they often come at the expense of long-term environmental sustainability. The impact on biodiversity, air quality, and carbon emissions cannot be ignored. As we face a climate and ecological crisis, it is crucial that development aligns with our commitments to protecting nature, reducing emissions, and safeguarding public health. If we fail to consider these factors now, we risk paying a far greater price in the future.