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Topics: Community
New audit reveals success of The King’s vision for wildflower meadows
10th anniversary celebrates the growth of Coronation Meadows
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.
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.
30 sacks of rubbish cleared by wildlife team from Ashford river
Confetti cannons, children’s toys and even roofing felt were amongst discarded waste collected by staff and volunteers from Kent Wildlife Trust and the Our Stour community project last week.
Live better by getting closer to nature this half-term
Being outdoors and getting closer to nature is beneficial to our wellbeing. During Childrens Mental Health Week, Kent Wildlife Trust are highlighting some activities that families can enjoy together.
Citizen science programme suggests dramatic decline in Kent insect numbers, as UK Government approve the use of lethal pesticides
Conservationists have described the outlook in Kent as "alarming", with the county's reduction in insect numbers higher than the national average.
Further insect number declines in 2022 – a long-term trend or the result of record summer temperatures?
The Bugs Matter Citizen Science Survey, led by conservation charities Kent Wildlife Trust and Buglife, found a 64% decline in insect numbers sampled on vehicle number plates between 2004 and 2022 across the UK, highlighting the urgent need for more, large-scale research on insects, and action to reverse declines in their abundance.
‘Significant’ theft from wildlife charity in Sevenoaks will have far-reaching impacts
Thousands of pounds worth of gardening and power tools were stolen from Kent Wildlife Trust’s nature reserve in Sevenoaks.
Gates stolen at Nashenden nature reserve putting 200 animals at risk
At 8am on the 12th November 2022, Kent Wildlife Trust took a call from a walker who had discovered that many of the gates at Nashenden Down nature reserve in Rochester had been stolen leaving over 200 sheep and pigs at risk of escape and injury.