Find out more about Pine Martens and learn about the South East Pine Marten Restoration Project

Join our Pine Marten Study Day to find out more about their lifecycle, ecology, and conservation, learn about restoration efforts, and enjoy a tour of Wildwood’s mustelids.

The day begins in the Education Centre at Wildwood with an introduction to Pine Martens, their decline, lifecycle, ecology and conservation. After a short break, there will be an update on the South East Pine Marten Restoration Project.

After lunch, there will be tour of Wildwood’s mustelids, including otters, badgers, and pine martens.

Timetable for the day:

10.30am Welcome and introductions

10.40am Presentation: Intro to the mustelid family – leading to pine martens decline, lifecycle, ecology

11.40am Break

12pm Presentation: Pine marten Conservation and

South East Pine Marten Restoration Project part 1.

12.50pm Lunch

1.30pm South East Pine Marten Restoration Project part 2.

1.50pm Look at mustelid specimens in classroom

2.20pm A visit to see the mustelids in the park

Polecats, badgers, otters, pine martens

3.30pm Finish

By the end of this workshop, you should be able to:

1. Understand the ecology and conservation of Pine Martens

2. Learn about restoration efforts

3. Identify mustelid species and their characteristics

Suitable for beginners

Led by Suzanne Kynaston, Conservation Officer and co-leader of the South East Pine Marten Restoration Project

Photo: Pine Marten (Wildwood Trust)

For further information, please visit the Study Days page of the Kent Wildlife Trust website. (https://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/explore/education/wildlife-study-days)

Description supplied by the event organiser.