White Cliffs and Romney Marsh Countryside Partnership protects southeast Kent’s wild spaces

A conservation body covering southeast Kent is quietly getting on with the job of protecting the wild spaces that make this corner of the county worth living in. The White Cliffs and Romney Marsh Countryside Partnership manages nature reserves across Dover and Folkestone & Hythe — chalk downland behind Dover, the flat, windswept sprawl of Romney Marsh — keeping those landscapes healthy and rich in wildlife.

It’s not just boots-on-the-ground conservation work, either. The partnership runs engagement programmes that give local people the chance to explore and learn from the countryside on their doorstep, putting residents at the centre of the effort rather than leaving it all to the professionals.

Two of Kent’s largest districts along the Channel coast. That’s the geographical reach here, and it’s a substantial one.

Published figures on the exact number of reserves, land area or volunteer numbers aren’t available, but the footprint across some of the county’s most distinctive landscapes is hard to miss. And the partnership is actively looking for new supporters — whether that means rolling up your sleeves for a conservation session, signing up to the mailing list, or making a donation.

Key information

• Volunteer: Contact the White Cliffs and Romney Marsh Countryside Partnership to find available roles in conservation and land management across southeast Kent.
• Mailing list: Sign up via the partnership’s website to receive news, event listings, and opportunities to get involved.
• Donate: Contributions go towards protecting, promoting, and improving nature reserves in Dover and Folkestone & Hythe districts.
• Find out more: Visit whitecliffscountryside.org.uk for current events, volunteer roles, and project updates.