A large area of scrub at Day Valley and the bank facing Day Valley have been totally cleared by Houlbec Forestry, working on behalf of National Grid. Obviously, vegetation must be cut in the vicinity of pylons as we all need electricity. However, in previous years the cutting back was much more sympathetic to the environment - similar to coppicing and, to BWAG's knowledge, has never been carried out so late in the season while birds are nesting. Unfortunately, the remains of eggs, nests and an Adder have been found. The Police are involved and we await their findings. We can't bring the wildlife back to this spot overnight but we can try to ensure more care is taken to protect our environment in the future. This also emphasises the importance of BWAG's ongoing fund raising to buy plots of land in the area. Of the 104 plots which make up Bredhurst Hurst we now own 1 with another 3 purchases going through - a small number, but it's a start! We have roughly 30 or so owners wishing to sell to us and it is only by purchasing these that Bredhurst Woods can be secured as a community woodland for the benefit of future generations. If you're not already a BWAG Member, please consider joining (visit www.bwag.org.uk for details). Having more funds and members means we can purchase plots quicker and we'll have more control over what happens to our beautiful woods. Thank you for the numerous messages on Facebook and emails of support which are much appreciated.

14/06/13 - Update

Thank you to everyone for all your facebook messages and nearly 200 emails of support. As there is now an ongoing Police investigation, BWAG will not be making any further comment on this matter. Once the investigation is complete and we are in a position to provide an update, we will do so.

16/06/13

The clearance has been mentioned on BBC Radio Kent, and on the BBC News website here.

BWAG Presents - An Evening with Tom Hart Dyke

Tuesday 18th June, 7.30 pm
Bredhurst Village Hall, Hurstwood Road, Bredhurst - SOLD OUT

Join Tom Hart Dyke, horticulturalist, plant hunter, TV presenter, author and creator of The World Garden at Lullingstone Castle. Hear how the garden evolved; Tom's exploits across the world in search of exotic plants and about Tom's passion for orchids. Rare and unusual plants on sale and signed books

Tickets: £5.00 per person (includes refreshments). Must be purchased in advance - Not available on the door

For information and ticket purchase call Jim Chalmers on 07870 878907 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Woodland Products for Sale

Seasoned (minimum one year) hardwood logs from small-scale coppice operations within our woods are for sale. Free delivery within 6 mile radius of Bredhurst is available. Each load of firewood is equivalent to 1m³ and is delivered to your drive or front garden. £50 for unsplit logs and £60 for split logs. Payment due on delivery; cash or cheques accepted.  

For details contact Steve Wright, BWAG Trustee, 07801 386264 or email  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Get Involved

BWAG hold monthly task days on the 3rd Sunday of every month.  For details click here. BWAG's work to restore the woodland and improve visitor access has been nationally recognised by The Carnegie Trust.  Click here to read a concise impact report about BWAG.

Plants and Wildlife

Bredhurst Woods host over 50 ancient woodland indicator plant species, 9 different types of orchids, several European protected mammal species and is a nesting and foraging site for dozens of bird species. We work closely with Kent & Medway Biological Records Centre to record plant and wildlife found in the area so we can monitor and improve their populations. Please use this link to report your sightings.