Would you like some advice on how better to manage your land for the conservation of wildlife and native plants, shrubs and trees?
Kent\'s Countryside Management Partnerships can help you.
Please see our web pages at http://www.kent.gov.uk/environment/our-environment/natural-environment/countryside-partnerships.htm to find out more.
Our role includes:
- Providing advice and practical support to community initiatives to conserve landscape features, wildlife habitats and natural heritage;
- Working with local communities and Kent’s Public Rights of Way department to improve access and recreation across the County;
- Encouraging landowners to play a positive role in enhancing the Kent countryside and coast through conservation advice and the take up of schemes such as (Entry Level and Higher Level) Environmental Stewardship;
- Working in partnership with statutory and non-statutory bodies in the management of special habitats and landscapes in Kent, e.g. chalk grassland, ponds, hedges, lowland heath and meadows, salt marsh and chalk cliffs;
- Giving site visits, talks, presentations to groups to promote their work of and value of the Kent countryside.
- Producing publications to encourage exploration of the Kent countryside and coast.
- Providing opportunities for people of all ages to get involved on a voluntary basis in the conservation and enhancement of the Kent countryside and coast, including volunteer task days, events, health walking and community projects.
- Helping communities, schools and young people understand and interpret their local landscape and wider environment.
There are 10 CMPs operating over the Kent countryside and coast. Click on the link above, or email [email protected] to get in touch with your local project, and find out more about how we can help you.