Two bison calves were born in a woodland near Canterbury
In some good news just outside Thanet’s borders, the project to rewild the woodland has seen two new baby bison unexpectedly born.
Kent Wildlife Trust’s project Wild Blean aims to arrest and undo declining wildlife diversity in the area.
The animals were introduced to help naturally manage the West Blean and Thornden woods near Canterbury, as part of a first-of-its-kind rewilding project.
Although they’re monitored daily by rangers from the Kent Wildlife Trust and Wildwood Trust, the two newcomers were a surprise.
Two bison calves born in Kent, to ranger’s ‘absolute astonishment’, Sky News
Kent Wildlife Trust reported the first calf born 9 months ago.
The rewilding aims to manage the local woodland and promote diversity. This should improve woodland resistance and improve carbon capture over time. You can learn more about the project on the FAQ page.
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Two bison calves were born in a woodland near Canterbury.