Protect Kingsdown Beach

From the East Kent Mercury "An action plan for an important stretch of shingle beach between Kingsdown and Walmer - described as a rare gem - is due to be launched at a public meeting in the village.

The draft wildlife management proposals to conserve and enhance the shoreline has been developed by Leonie Seymour and Kirk Alexander of the White Cliffs Countryside Partnership, with the help of funding from the Kent Biodiversity Action Plan.

They say the plans highlight the importance of the site and are appealing for local people to get involved, not only for their own enjoyment but also to protect and enhance the delicate wildlife balance of the beach.

The meeting will be held at 7.30pm at Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, on Tuesday, January 18, and is being organised by the Kingsdown Conservation Group.

Group acting chairman Philip Evemy said: "Kingsdown is a very special place and a rare gem on the English coastline. read further here