Find out about native Pine Martens that used to live in Ashdown Forest and how they live. Discover why they disappeared from here and find out what they would need to thrive again. Learn about The South-East Pine Marten Restoration Project which is assessing the feasibility of reintroducing them in Kent and East Sussex – a partnership between Ashdown Forest, Kent Wildlife Trust, Sussex Wildlife Trust, Wildwood Trust and Forestry England.

Sue Blanch is the Project Lead for Kent Wildlife Trust on the South-East Pine Marten Restoration Project. She studied species reintroduction as part of her recent Masters in Global Biodiversity Conservation at the University of Sussex and is passionate about healthy woodlands for nature and for people.