East Kent chalk stream thrives again
A Kentish river is now reaping the environmental benefits of a partnership makeover project that has restored over 300 metres of rare chalk stream habitat at Seaton, near Canterbury. Kentish…
‘Unlucky’ anglers catch hefty fishing fines
Photo: Environment Agency Fishing without a licence has cost five anglers from the South East more than £2,000. The Environment Agency carries out fisheries enforcement work all-year-round and anyone found…
Rural and Wildlife crime has large impact yet goes largely unreported
Rural and Wildlife crime often goes unreported say Police. It is thought part of the issue is that these crimes are largely unknown when compared to other commonly known crimes.…
Folkestone and Hythe council throw good money after bad on Princes Parade development
Clearing the land at Princes Parade “Conservative councillors are throwing good money after bad by pursuing the unwanted Princes Parade development in Hythe when all the evidence suggests it won’t…
Investigation into £2million Princes Parade development price hike to go ahead despite tory opposition
Princes Parade site hidden from view Mike Blakemore from the Shepway Green Party has claimed that Conservatives on Folkestone & Hythe District Council, including the Leader, have tried unsuccessfully to…
People urged to make a noise over Jumping Spider home
Visitors at Swanscombe Photo: Richard Bayfield… A vision for a nature haven where critically endangered Distinguished Jumping Spiders and rare Man Orchids can flourish has been unveiled by the Save…
Alleged poaching – with dogs flushing rabbits from reeds – witnessed by Rural Task Force
Kent Police has reported that October was a very busy month for the Rural Task Force due largely to the increased number of poaching reports, which continue to be a…
Tree farming across arable and grassland is key to achieving net zero
Photo: Alastair Hotchkiss – Woodland Trust Farming with trees across arable and grassland is key to the farming sector achieving net zero, new research shows. A new report from the…
Colonies of rats in Kent woodland attracted by Halloween pumpkin dumpers
Pumpkin dumping in Sea Wood / Woodland Trust With Halloween looming the Woodland Trust has issued an urgent plea to witches, wizards and spooks everywhere not to endanger wildlife by…
Task Force takes action against suspected poachers on Isle of Sheppey
Robust action has been taken against suspected poachers in Sheppey. Rural Task Force officers attended Thomsett Way in Queenborough on Friday 21 October 2022 following reports that poaching was taking…