The Latest Breaking News from Kent Wildlife Trust

In 1600, Oaken Wood was already an established English woodland; in 2026 Kent proposed quarrying 41 hectares for stone used in historic buildings

Kent County Council intends to extract stone from Oaken Wood, an ancient woodland rich in rare flora and fauna. Detractors express deep concern over the irreversible damage to this precious ecosystem in the pursuit of building materials. The removal of soil won't bring back what is lost. A public consultation…

The Times of India · Jul 30

‘It’s irreplaceable’: Fury over Reform plans to expand quarry in ancient Kent woodland

Forty hectares of Oaken Wood could be razed after it was identified as potential site of expansion by Reform-run council

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30

Bison settle into new home in Cumbria in scheme to create wildlife-rich habitat

The five-strong herd has moved from a pioneering conservation scheme in Kent using bison to manage woodland more naturally.

The Independent UK · Jun 5

UK’s first ever bison bridges under construction in Kent woodland

Four bridges will allow herds to pass beneath public footpaths while visitors may catch glimpse of bison from above

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2024

Choughs breed in Kent for first time in 200 years

Unexpected fledging is result of long-term restoration project to bring red-billed birds back to Kent coastline

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2024

Fewer insects hitting your car windscreen? Here's why

Every summer for almost the last 20 years, volunteers from the Kent Wildlife Trust and Buglife, both in the UK, have been tracking car number plates. But not in the the way you might think. Their inspections aim to register the numbers of flying insects hit by vehicles.

The Conversation · Nov 8, 2023

Mystery totem pole baffles walkers after appearing on Kent coast

The local wildlife trust now trying to keep the monument that sprung up by surprise

Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2023

Mystery totem pole appears from nowhere on clifftop overnight

Speculation rife after 8ft-sculpture, inscribed with name of Baltic God Perkunas, appears on clifftop

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023

Mystery totem pole appears on coastal path in south-east England

Historians and local people ponder presence of 8ft pole after appeal to find artist unsuccessful

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2023

Kent Wildlife Trust to receive £100,000 for bison rewilding project

The money will come from Rewilding Britain’s Rewilding Challenge Fund which rewards projects that ‘think big, act wild’

Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2023