Wilder Kent Blog

Learn more about the wildlife and wild places in Kent and beyond.

What you need to know about Local Wildlife Sites

Kent’s landscape is diverse. From the rolling chalk grasslands, humming with insects in the summer, or the quiet reverence of ancient woodlands, to the iconic white cliffs that frame our coastline. These habitats support species of county and national importance, and for those of you that have explored Kent’s countryside, you will no doubt appreciate how special they are.

Nature Reserves A frost-covered tree against a blue sky.
©️ Mark Hamblin

Winter woodland management

Winter, for many, is a season of preparation for the year ahead, of drawing inward. Outside, the earth draws inward too, bedding down to preserve its energy for the warmer days...