Wilder Blean Project celebrates World Rewilding Day with release of grazing animals
Exmoor ponies, Iron-age pigs and Long-horn cattle are roaming alongside wild bison following their release into woodland in Canterbury.
Topics: Nature Reserves
Pet owners urged to help keep wildlife and livestock safe this spring
Kent Wildlife Trust ask public to keep dogs on leads to protect nature.
Canterbury listed as one of Britain’s top 10 places driving positive change in 2022 thanks to wilding project in Blean
The city of Canterbury has been highlighted as one of the top 10 places in Britain to drive positive change in 2022.
Kent’s youngest ecosystem engineer welcomed to herd as first ‘Wilder Blean’ bison calf is born in the UK
The pitter patter of tiny hooves is ringing out across an ancient Canterbury woodland as Wilder Blean bison gives birth to female calf.
Precious Peatlands - October Updates
Area Manager Ian Rickards provides updates about what to expect to see at Hothfield Heathlands over October, from scrub removal to volunteer works.
The cost to clear up summer runs into thousands for Kent Wildlife Trust
Discarded beer bottles, fly-tipping, stolen signage and dog attacks on livestock have all significantly impacted on the ‘cost of summer’ for a Kent wildlife charity.
September on Hothfield Heathlands
Updates on how to stay cool at Hothfield Heathlands in September from Margery, as well as fire alert updates from Ian Rickards, Area Manager.
The dangers of BBQs on wildlife
Our nature reserves are some of the best places to enjoy the Kent countryside, but for the sake of the wildlife: please leave the BBQ at home.
People flock to celebrate Sandwich and Pegwell Bay nature reserve
Hundreds of people joined Kent Wildlife Trust and their partner organisations at Sandwich and Pegwell Bay to celebrate 70 years since the declaration of the first National Nature Reserve.
Lydden Temple Ewell named best place for Straw Belle Moths in the UK
A recent report from Butterfly Conservation has identified Lydden Temple Ewell National Nature Reserve, managed by Kent Wildlife Trust, as the best place for Straw Belle moths in the UK.