Let’s grow green together at community Tree Planting in Margate
Library image – Ambitious plan to transform Dane Valley into a thriving mini-woodland ::: Get ready to roll up your sleeves and make a positive impact on your local environment!…
Conningbrook Lakes in Ashford seeks partners for exciting future
Conningbrook Lakes Photo: Ashford Borough Council Ashford Borough Council (ABC) is inviting local businesses to join forces in shaping the future of Conningbrook Lakes Country Park. The council is conducting…
Jumping Spider SOS: Conservation charities urge Minister to protect Swanscombe Peninsula
Wildlife charities have appealed to Angela Rayner, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, to revoke a controversial planning designation threatening the Swanscombe Peninsula in North Kent. The…
UK butterfly numbers plummet – Emergency declared
Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has today declared a national ‘Butterfly Emergency’, with results of this summer’s Big Butterfly Count showing a marked and hugely concerning decline in numbers. Overall, people…
Romney Warren Nature Reserve remains open but visitor centre future is uncertain
Romney Warren Nature Reserve The Romney Warren Nature Reserve which is a 27-acre Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) is to remain open to be enjoyed whilst the long-term future…
Where are all the Butterflies in Kent?
Red Admiral – Image: Ralph – Pixabay ::: Wet weather and low temperatures appear to be causing havoc for butterflies, not just in Kent but across the UK. Leading wildlife…
Kent exodus? – Help track butterflies on the move!
Leading wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation is calling on people across the UK to take part in this year’s Big Butterfly Count (12 July – 4 August) and help scientists understand…
Kent ancient woodland blighted by mountains of rubbish will finally be cleared
Image by Kev from Pixabay The Woodland Trust has welcomed news that an ancient woodland beauty spot near Ashford is finally being cleared of mountains of dumped rubbish, but warned…
Don’t buy rhododendrons! They’re destroying our native wildlife, warns Woodland Trust
Image: Caz Austen The Woodland Trust is urging gardeners not to buy rhododendron ponticum this spring, as it looks to stem the threat of deadly tree disease and protect our…