Wilder Kent Blog

What are species reintroductions and how are they linked to rewilding?

Lyndsay Wayman-Rook, Old Chalk New Downs Projects Officer, explores how partnership work was key to restoring eight KWT sites across the Kent Downs as part of this inspiring project.

Area Manager Ian Rickards provides updates about what to expect to see at Hothfield Heathlands over October, from scrub removal to volunteer works.

Updates on how to stay cool at Hothfield Heathlands in September from Margery, as well as fire alert updates from Ian Rickards, Area Manager.

Margery Thomas explores the beautiful and unique flora and fauna you can look forward to spotting on the Hothfield Heathlands in September.

Margery Thomas explores the seasonal changes set to appear at Hothfield Heathlands in April, hopefully including the return of volunteering.

Kent Wildlife Trust volunteer, Margery Thomas, describes the snowy sights of the past month at Hothfield Heathlands and what we can look forward to in March.

The brightest greens on the reserve throughout winter are provided by the mosses, not just in the upper bog, where the SSSI citation mentions 12 species of sphagnum moss, but the many other species, in long and cropped grass, on bare soil and stones, and on tree trunks and stumps - anywhere with poor drainage and low soil fertility. Accurate identification requires a strong magnifying lens and a good guide to the 800 UK species.