Planning and Development

Kent Wildlife Trust works extensively with planners, developers and decision-makers to ensure development avoids damage to wildlife and wherever possible benefits the natural environment.

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Take the lead for nature

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Although dog-walking may seem like an innocent pastime, it can have an impact on wildlife. We understand the importance of striking a balance between enjoyable dog-walking and protecting wildlife so visit this page to find out how you can help!

Save Swanscombe

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The London Resort is a theme park proposed on 535 acres of land on the Swanscombe Peninsula in north Kent. Home to a remarkable mosaic of habitats, this proposed development poses a threat to wildlife. Find out how you can help

Rethink Sea Link

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We are asking the National Grid to examine an alternative route for cable linking Suffolk and Kent due to fears that decisions are based on the cheapest cost rather than minimising cost to wildlife at Pegwell Bay.

Rescue Hoads Wood

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A once-thriving woodland sanctuary for local and rare flora and fauna has been decimated as a result of illegal waste activities.

Lower Thames Crossing

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The Lower Thames Crossing is a proposed new road which will connect Kent with Essex by tunnelling beneath the River Thames estuary. Kent Wildlife Trust is opposed to these plans as they will result in the loss of irreplaceable ancient woodland.

Help save Oaken Wood

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Help Save Oaken Wood! This quarry extension is one of the biggest threats of the 21st century - having already destroyed 32ha of ancient wood in 2013, new quarry plans threaten at least another 50ha.