We are delighted to have worked with and continue to champion local conservation organisations.
Bumblebee Conservation Trust
Short-haired bumblebee reintroduction project. Short-haired bumblebee (Bombus subterraneus) is native to the UK and was once widespread across the south of England, occurring as far north as Humberside. Post-1950s its population distribution became isolated and patchy. Its decline was almost certainly the result of the loss of the species-rich grassland habitats on which it depends. It was last recorded near Dungeness in 1988 and was declared extinct in 2000.
The Short-haired bumblebee reintroduction project aimed to reintroduce this lost species to the UK, raise awareness of bumblebee and flower meadow declines, increase resident rare bumblebee populations, and recreate and give advice on managing and maintaining flower-rich areas. The project ran from 2009 to 2022 and worked with farmers, conservation groups, smallholders and other landowners to create flower-rich habitat within the release area of Dungeness and Romney Marsh in Kent and East Sussex.
Romney Marsh Countryside Partnership
The Romney Marsh Countryside Partnership is involved in managing various nature reserves across the Romney Marsh, from Dungeness NNR to Greatstone Dunes and Romney Warren. We also get involved where we can in other projects across the Marsh that help improve areas for wildlife.
Kent Wildlife Trust
Kent Wildlife Trust manage and protect over 9000 acres of land across more than 80 different sites and nature reserves, alongside 3 visitor centres. They work closely with local communities, landowners and partners to protect and improve habitats in the countryside, coast and town for the benefit of the wildlife and people of Kent.