The importance of storytelling for conservation: Embracing nature’s narratives
In this blog, we explore why taking inspiration from the natural world to tell stories holds immense importance in our mission for wilder spaces and species recovery.
Enhancing Education: GCSE and A-level Fieldwork with Kent Wildlife Trust's Wilder Blean Project
Education Manager Tom White explores how teachers can advance their students' education through outdoor exploration, and the resources we provide for GCSE and A-level fieldwork related to one of our most ground-breaking projects.
Defragmentation: Lessons from Dutch wilding initiatives
In September 2023, representatives from the Department of Transport, National Highways, Natural England, South East Water, RSPB, and the Lifescape Project joined Kent Wildlife Trust on a discovery trip to the Netherlands to glean insights on how the Dutch have tackled the challenge of providing space for nature in a crowded landscape.
Bison Ranger Experiences at Wilder Blean
Rob Smith heads to West Blean and Thorndon Woods for a Bison Ranger Experience. Bison Ranger Tom Gibbs takes guests through the woodland in search of bison tracks and explains how the grazing animals here contribute to natural woodland regeneration.
Bridging the Gap
Helen Pitman, Wilder Blean Landscape Development Manager shares a trip to the Netherlands in September to learn how the Dutch have tackled the challenge of providing space for nature in a crowded landscape.
It's 'Blean' a whole year
We're celebrating one year of bison back in the UK. The global success of our bison reintroduction has been incredible so make sure to read about all the highlights we've had along the way.
How does a bison cross the road?
We take a look back at the reintroduction of bison to the blean and celebrate the recently approved development plans for our bison bridges which will help bison access more of the forest and further connect visitors with nature at Wilder Blean.
Author's Adventure: Developing the story of a Wilder Blean through the eyes of young storytellers
Author Alice Hemming tells of her time at a local primary school, engaging the imaginations of young children to inspire the Wilder Blean story book.