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The Mid Kent Downs Countryside Partnership forms part of a network of Countryside Management Partnerships covering most of Kent. The Partnership provides support and advice for countryside conservation work in the central part of the Kent Downs AONB. It is supported by Kent County Council, Swale Borough Council and Maidstone Borough Council and is accommodated by the AONB Unit.
The partnership has supported development of several community initiatives throughout the Mid Kent Downs, some of whom have their own websites:
Bredhurst Woods Action Group
Heaths Countryside Corridor
Walderslade Woods
Lynsted Community Orchard
Gorham & Admirals Community Woodlands
Scragged Oak Viewpoint & Horish Wood, Detling
‘Discover Perry Wood’ is a current Heritage Lottery Funded project, being run jointly with Swale Borough Council. Local people are being given the opportunity to help discover the historical and wildlife significance of this special place. New visitor information and educational material are being produced. The project is due to run until end 2010.
Conservation and intepretation work is also carried out at important designated sites, including:
Free Tree Scheme
The Kent Free Trees Scheme offers up to 25 trees completely free of charge to individuals and organisations in Kent. All of our trees are species native to the county. All you need to do is pick up the trees, plant them yourself and care for them as they grow.
Why are trees being given away?
Trees make a vital contribution to Kent’s natural environment. By encouraging the planting of native trees there is a positive effect on the landscape and biodiversity of Kent’s countryside.
What are the trees like?
The trees we supply are very young, and typically no more than one metre in height. They are supplied as bare-rooted ‘whips’, and will easily fit into the boot of a car.
How to find out more and apply
Anybody in Kent (excluding Medway) can apply for up to 25 trees free of charge and there is the opportunity to buy more if you need more than 25. The application process is easy but all applications must reach us by 30th October to be included in the current year’s scheme.
To find out more about the scheme please view or download the Free Trees Scheme information booklet (Kent Free Trees Scheme Info.pdf)
To apply please download and print out the application form” (Application Form.pdf)
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