DEFRA has launched a new free app, designed to make it easy for members of the public to report sightings of the Asian hornet. Following the discovery of a nest in Gloucestershire last Autumn, there are fears that they could reappear again in the country,
We are delighted to announce that the Heritage Lottery Fund has agreed to support Guardians of the Deep, a three year project that aims to engage local communities, businesses and visitors by raising awareness of Kent's important marine habitats and promoting an active and on-going guardianship role to protect them
One of the larger all-party groups in Parliament, the All-Party Parliamentary Environment Group was set up in 1993 to strengthen the influence of Parliamentarians on public policy and public debate on the environment. The Group also aims to assist Parliamentarians by improving their access to
As part of Natural England’s work on the long distance path around England’s coastline, they are holding a number of drop-in sessions this summer, in order to discuss the section of path between Grain Village and Iwade (due to open in 2018). Dates and locations are as follows: Wednesday,
As part of the development work for the Guardians of the Deep HLF project, Natural Values (an independent management and environment consultancy) was commisioned to produce a gap analysis report, in order assess existing public engagement in the marine environment, identify target audiences and to undertake consultation
Peel Ports have issued a code of practice for seaplanes in the estuary, which can be read here.
Along with the South East Rivers Trust, Kent Wildlife Trust and landscape artist Paul Fowler, we will be holding a drop-in event this Saturday (5th) to discuss the White Drain, near Boughton under Blean. The event is from 10.30am until 1.30pm and will take place at the
Our new leaflet ‘LET’S KEEP IT CLEAR – a short guide to looking after your local watercourse’ is now available to read below. Limited paper copies are also available from us at: msep@medway.gov.uk
An organisation has made a request to operate a private seaplane within the estuary. The Port of Sheerness Ltd, as the Statutory Harbour Authority, is required to regulate and manage all types of operations within the Medway and Swale and therefore has produced a consultation
Historic England are very kindly offering visitors to our website, 33% discount (along with free P&P) on their new publication The Hoo Peninsula Landscape by Sarah Newsome, Edward Carpenter and Peter Kendall (rrp £14.99). Please telephone 01235 465577 or email direct.orders@marston.co.uk and quote reference number 7220160005