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Thank you from the Making Space for Nature Team!
What a year it has been for us at Making Space for Nature…19 workshops, 9 online briefings, farm walks, conference presentations, 12 newsletters, ploughing matches,…
Our Successional Habitat Flagship Contenders!
30 Apr 2025
As part of our Flagship species rundown, we are celebrating our most popular Successional habitat species! We asked you to vote, just for fun, and…
Celebrating our Woodland Flagship species
30 Apr 2025
During our Public Consultation we ran a vote, just for fun, to find out who our most beloved species were in the county – we…
The magic of freshwater habitats – Cleo Alper
14 Mar 2025
Our Rivers and Freshwater Officer Cleo Alper describes the vital role of our freshwater habitats… Let’s talk about water for a moment. Specifically, the rivers,…
The importance of nature-friendly farming for nature recovery – Alexa Murray Mujtaba
6 Mar 2025
Alexa Murray Mujtaba explains why farmers and landowners are so vital to nature recovery… The county of Kent is known as the Garden of England…
A Stroll through Kent’s Woodlands – Liz Milne
18 Feb 2025
Making Space for Nature Project Manager Liz Milne takes a stroll through our much-loved Kent woodlands… My go to places for nature in Kent have…
Our Rare and Valuable Grasslands – Rachel Boot
13 Feb 2025
Support Officer Rachel Boot explores our wealth of grassland in Kent… Have you ever seen a Kentish grassland in early summer? It’s a breathtaking sight…
Supporting Our Urban Biodiversity – Katie Pattison
5 Feb 2025
This week, our Local Government Officer Katie Pattison explores how we can live in harmony with our Urban biodiversity. As a county we are under…
The Secrets of Successional Habitats – Chris Drake
28 Jan 2025
Making Space for Nature Project Officer Chris Drake, describes what can be found in these often overlooked and underestimated places. What do you think of…
Our Kentish Coasts – Louise Lawton
20 Jan 2025
Coastal and Marine Officer Louise Lawton explores our treasure trove of Kentish Coastline. Kent has over 350 miles of beautiful and diverse coastline. From the…
Regenerative Farming – A Visit to Eckley Farms
8 Nov 2024
You’ve probably heard of the term Regenerative Farming, but what does it actually mean for food production and for nature recovery? What are the rewards,…
A Day at Target Farm – Farming for Nature
5 Nov 2024
Food production? Nature recovery? How should our farmland be used? It’s a common concern that farmland used for nature recovery takes it out of production,…
Engaging With Young Farmers
3 Sep 2024
Our Graduate Officer, Pip Bromley, has been talking to Young Farmers about nature friendly farming practices. She explains why what she found out… Engaging with…