2010 The Year of Biodiversity!

So what will be happening in the Ashford Green Corridor in The Year of Biodiversity?

Well KSCP will be running a series of summer events for children and adults that will look at the kind of biodiversity that can be found in the AGC. Through a range of fun activities we will visit a number of different types of habitats that can be found in the AGC to discover and learn what biodiversity is and how important it is – particularly in big towns like Ashford.  

In order to maintain and enhance that biodiversity, KSCP will be running some tasks in different locations along the corridor:-

February 28^th Sth Willesborough  - tree planting at Frog Orchard

April 14^th Victoria Park – River litter collection day and bird box installation

June 16^th Little Burton – Himalayan Balsam control

June 30^th Queen Mothers Park – Himalayan Balsam control

We currently receive funding from Europe, called Interreg, through participating in a bigger project with a range of conservation organisations both here and in France .  We learn from each other about techniques of carrying out habitat management and how the different organisations work with others to improve biodiversity in their own areas. This funding also goes towards running the event and tasks, but it is your participation that will make the project a success. The future of Ashford’s biodiversity relies on us all valuing its importance!

Looking after wildlife is important for biodiversity but also for our own wellbeing. We work with volunteers, who enjoy getting out into the fresh air and doing something practical to help the environment.  

If you are interested in learning more or perhaps participating on our tasks please contact us by phone on 01233 813307 or by email on kentishstour@kent.gov.uk