Rethink Sea Link: What is functionally linked land?
The term 'functionally linked land' goes hand in hand with habitat fragmentation. Find out why it's important and how it's at risk by the Sea Link project.
Topics: Development
How Thakeham is making home development more sustainable
In this episode of Talk on the Wild Side, Rob Smith joins Josie Cadwallader-Hughes, Sustainability Director for Thakeham. They talk all about Thakeham's efforts to make home development more environmentally-friendly - and to create more biodiverse sites than they started with.
Why we’re calling on National Grid to Rethink Sea Link
Rob Smith joins Kent Wildlife Trust's Nina Jones, Steve Weeks, and Emma Waller, as well as Save Minster Marshes' Nik Mitchell, to talk about National Grid's Sea Link plans - a cable, converter, and sub stations that could have devastating impacts on these internationally important sites for wildlife.
What is the Kent BNG Site Register?
Nicky Britton Williams (Planning and Policy Manager at Kent Wildlife Trust, and Kent Biodiversity Net Gain Officer) and Robbie Still (Head of Digital Development at Kent Wildlife Trust) talk all things BNG in this blog. The exciting new Kent Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Register is set to become a vital tool for the delivery of BNG within our county!
Why we should Save Minster Marshes & Rethink Sea Link
This is a guest blog in which Nik Mitchell of Save Minster Marshes offers his perspective about the Sea Link Project and reflects on the wildlife in the area and how it could be impacted.
How to build a wilder Kent through green infrastructure
Planning and Policy Officer, Emma Waller announces that Kent Wildlife Trust has become a Building with Nature assessor. Find out what that means for development in Kent.
Planning and Development to follow an Environmental Conscience
We will support businesses and further influence how commercial and development work can embody the principles of Kent Wildlife Trust.
Position Statement for Proposed Work with Wates Group Appledore Road, Tenterden
There has been some public concern in response to incorrect use of the term ‘partnership’ in relation to Kent Wildlife Trust’s involvement with proposed development works by Wates Group in Tenterden. We would like to take this opportunity to allay concerns and clarify the situation.
Kent Wildlife Trust gives evidence on proposed Sandwich & Pegwell Bay development
Kent Wildlife Trust has outlined environmental concerns about a proposed extension to the Thanet Offshore Wind Farm at a Planning Inspectorate hearing.
Putting the ‘win’ in wind farm: how do we make sustainable energy for wildlife?
With 25% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions coming from energy supplies, there is a real need for alternative solutions. But what are the risks for wildlife? Here are five top questions about sustainable energy and the potential impact on wildlife.