My home county in England (kent) is known as the garden of England. There is still much natural beauty there.
Unfortunately it is in danger of dissapearing under tarmac and construction. A modern version of the Garden of Eden.
On my last stay there I was shocked at the level of ""Enviromental vandalism "'being conducted around my hometown of Folkestone.
Condoned by ill thought out national and local political institutions, the beauty of the local area is being lost in a mad rush of developement.
Of particular concern is the loss of vital woodland habitat, on the steep hillsides running along the coastal strip around shorncliffe and Sandgate. I will be persuing this story further in the following weeks.
This habitat, has been a natural oasis for Wildlife, and supports many species which have been struggling to maintain a foothold elsewhere. It also enhances the quality of life of all local residents in the sorrounding area.
Throughout the UK woodland has been lost at an astonishing rate ( a process occurring around the World). That is why it is important to support any initiatives that try to help this situation.
One such initiative now comes to mind. It is by the woodland trust, who are trying to buy a parcel of neighbouring land to expand the woodland project called hucking wood. This would provide a valuable boost to the wildlife of the garden of England, at a time they need it most.
They have an urgernt appeal out to raise funds to purchase this , and the opportunity to do so expires at the end of the month.
If anyone comes upon this article and wishes to help, then this is a sure way to help a tangible need, and leave a lasting legacy. Every small donation plays an important role in the realisation of something truly worthwhile..
Details of the appeal can be found at www.woodlandtrust.org.uk . its found on the home page titled ''bring nature back to a corner of Kent.