Bison released into the wild to tackle climate change as UK temperatures soar
As experts predict the hottest day of the year – two leading conservation charities release bison into the wild to help tackle the climate crisis.
Local artists celebrate a Wilder Blean with bison-inspired sculptures
"Bison Hotel" by Rob Smith
Bugs Matter survey finds that flying insects in Kent have declined by over 70% in less than 20 years
A citizen-science survey, led by Kent Wildlife Trust and Buglife, has found that the abundance of flying insects in Kent has plummeted by over 70% over the last 17 years; highlighting a worrying trend and the crucial need for insect-focussed conservation research, nationwide.
Brand-new pond dipping platforms at Tyland Barn open to the public!
Kent Wildlife Trust are delighted to showcase new pond dipping platforms at Tyland Barn Nature Park, the charity’s headquarters in Maidstone, Kent.
Swanscombe saved - for now. But campaigners stress the fight is not over
Plans to build a theme park on top of 100 hectares of a nationally important wildlife site have been withdrawn at the eleventh hour.
Thunderbirds are No!
A coalition of charities has welcomed the decision by BBC Studios and ITV Studios to withdraw their support for a proposed theme park in North Kent that would have a devastating impact on a nationally important wildlife site.
Citizen scientists responded to call to splatometers
The full results of our 2021 Bugs Matter survey will be published in late March, though preliminary results indicate a significant decline in the number of insects sampled on vehicle number plates in 2021 compared to a 2004 baseline survey.
Time to ditch the London Resort
Wildlife charities call for withdrawal of theme park planning application after Swanscombe wins special protection status.