Something Exciting is Coming to Kent – Chalk to Coast

Over the past year, we’ve been quietly working on something extraordinary here at Birling Estate – and we’re almost ready to share it with you. Next month, we’ll be officially launching Chalk to Coast, a bold and ambitious project to create Kent’s first large-scale nature recovery corridor.

Imagine a 60-mile connected landscape stretching from the iconic chalk grasslands of the North Kent Downs, all the way to the coastal marshes and nature reserves of north Kent. That’s the vision for Chalk to Coast – a continuous network of thriving habitats designed to support wildlife,  sustainable farming, and the communities who call this region home by tackling biodiversity loss and building resilience to the climate crisis.

By linking fragmented habitats, we can create a landscape that is richer, more resilient, and better equipped to support both wildlife and people.

The project has been inspired by the pioneering Weald to Waves initiative in Sussex and will build on the same principles: enhancing biodiversity, empowering rural and nature-deprived communities, and reconnecting people with the natural world. This isn’t just about protecting wildlife; it’s about creating a better, healthier future for everyone.

The development of our website and brand – launching in February 2025 – has been generously supported by the Kent Downs National Landscape and the Farming in Protected Landscapes Fund. Their belief in this project and commitment to supporting our region’s natural heritage has been invaluable, and we can’t wait to unveil the finished work.

As we approach the launch, we’ll be sharing more about what Chalk to Coast means for farmers, communities, and conservationists – and how you can be part of this transformative initiative. Keep an eye out for our new website at www.chalktocoast.co.uk, where you’ll find everything from project details to opportunities to get involved.

This is just the beginning of an exciting journey, and we’d love for you to join us. Together, we can create something truly special – for Kent, for nature, and for generations to come.

Stay tuned!