Head of Wildlife Trust set to retire
The Chief Executive of Kent Wildlife Trust, John Bennett, has announced his retirement during the Trust’s 60th Anniversary year in July 2018, after 20 years of service.
Topics: Conservation
December on Hothfield Heathland
Kent Wildlife Trust volunteer Margery Thomas talks about the month of December on Hothfield Heathland.
Funding boost for Swale nature reserve
Kent Wildlife Trust is celebrating a £26,221.00 funding boost from SUEZ Communities Trust (formerly SITA Trust) for its Down the Woodland Path project.
Rare butterflies found on Dover nature reserve
During a recent guided walk around Old Park Hill nature reserve in Dover – one of Kent Wildlife Trust’s newest nature reserves – Adonis blue butterflies were recorded for the first time since it became a reserve in 2012.
Medway's nightingales get reprieve from housing plan
The RSPB and Kent Wildlife Trust welcome the withdrawal today of the planning application to build 5,000 houses at Lodge Hill, Medway, Kent.
Kent Wildlife Trust Update - Mike Bax
Over recent months, Mike Bax, the Trust’s Chairman has been the subject of an online petition criticising him for his association with field sports, in particular allowing a pheasant shoot on his land and his previous association with the Blean Beagles.
Kent Wildlife Trust - An Update
Concern has been expressed on social media and in the press, about the association between Mike Bax (the Chairman of Kent Wildlife Trust) and his past role as joint master of the Blean Beagles.
Coca Cola support for rare Kent habitat
The Ham Fen Peat Basin Restoration Project – thanks to funding from Coca Cola – will focus on Kent Wildlife Trust’s continued efforts to restore and enhance Kent’s last remaining ancient semi-natural fenland.
Statement
Considerable concern has been expressed on social media and in the press about the association between Mike Bax, the Chairman of Kent Wildlife Trust, and his past role as Master of the Blean Beagles.
Guardians of the Deep Assemble!
Kent Wildlife Trust was thrilled to hear that its Guardians of the Deep project passed the second stage of the HLF application process with flying colours. Our Marine Officer Fiona White reflects on the 2-year journey to get here.