From housing and road projects to commercial construction -  unsympathetic development, alongside disease, pollution and invasive species, are threatening to devastate our magnificent woodlands and suffocate our landscapes. 

We’ve lost so much of the woodland we once had, and many of those that remain are damaged – only 7% of the UK’s native woodlands are in good condition. 

As a result, our woodland wildlife is under threat. Birds, butterflies and plants are all declining as their habitats become fragmented. 

Thanks our incredible supporters, we are already safeguarding 3,964 acres of precious woodland across Kent.  

Woods make up 44% of our nature reserves and many of these contain ancient woodland habitat. We have been managing these irreplaceable habitats for more than 60 years.  

But we must do more to save our local woodlands.   

Many woodlands, whether privately owned or parcelled out to numerous owners, often have no official designation protecting their use, or safeguarding their future. If sold on the open market, these woodlands could soon fall silent. Or worse still, be filled with the sound of heavy machinery. 

By purchasing land that is at risk and investing in climate and nature positive management, we can breathe new life into our woodlands.  

Funds raised will go towards: 

• The purchase of at-risk woodlands  
• Surveying woodlands to identify risks, such as Ash Dieback  
• Perimeter checks and fencing where needed to keep woodlands secure  
• Monitoring activities to identify key species and track increases in bio-abundance  
• Ongoing management of sites, including supporting our reserve wardens

With your help we can save our woodlands. So that if you go down to the woods today, tomorrow, or for many years to come, you won’t encounter a big and terrible surprise but can continue to enjoy the simple pleasure of a walk in the wonderful woodlands that bring us so much colour and life.