MP slams National Grid’s “disingenuous” Sea Link Proposal
Sir Roger Gale added he has no confidence or trust in National Grid whatsoever as he calls for full ecological surveys to be carried out before plans for offshore cable are passed.
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Charity appeal to purchase Sevenoaks wildlife haven is off to a flying start
Appeal to protect precious wildlife habitat in Polhill raises thousands within hours of its launch.
Hottest day on record is becoming old news, we must tackle climate change in Kent before it is too late
Deadly wildfires, raging storms and soaring temperatures are becoming increasingly common across the globe. Coupled with the recent news that Earth may have already exceeded a 1.5c warming and is set to pass 2°c by the end of the decade, Kent Wildlife Trust warns now is the time for action as we head towards a general election.
Conservationists “shocked” and “dismayed” at licensing decision that could impact seal population at Sandwich and Pegwell Bay
Conservationists “shocked” and “dismayed” at licensing decision that could impact seal population at Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Emergency authorisation of bee-killing pesticide is a “deathblow” say The Wildlife Trusts
The UK Government’s Farming Minister, Mark Spencer, has approved ‘emergency’ authorisation for the use of the highly damaging neonicotinoid, Thiamethoxam, on sugar beet for the fourth year in a row. This pesticide has been banned in the UK since 2018 but has been approved for use on British sugar beet crops. This announcement comes despite an industry commitment to end reliance on the banned pesticide by 2023.
Rethink Sea Link
We are asking the National Grid to examine alternative route for cable linking Suffolk and Kent due to fears that decisions are based on the cheapest cost rather than minimising cost to wildlife at “internationally important” National Nature Reserve.
Help save Oaken Wood
Help Save Oaken Wood! This quarry extension is one of the biggest threats of the 21st century - having already destroyed 32ha of ancient wood in 2013, new quarry plans threaten at least another 50ha.
Betteshanger Country Park Campaign
Two new planning applications for a hotel and a surf pool at Betteshanger Country Park in Deal seriously threaten the ability of this site to be effective ecological mitigation, and would put even further strain on the precious habitats and species that rely on this site for their survival.
#DefendNature: We Need You
The UK Government has launched an attack on nature, weakening the laws that protect our wildlife and making a U-turn on manifesto promises to be the greenest Government ever.
Save Swanscombe
The London Resort is a theme park proposed on 535 acres of land on the Swanscombe Peninsula in north Kent. Home to a remarkable mosaic of habitats, this proposed development poses a threat to wildlife. Find out how you can help