{"id":62515,"date":"2026-05-14T15:03:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T14:03:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/midsussex\/?p=62515"},"modified":"2026-05-14T15:06:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T14:06:12","slug":"kew-wakehurst-celebrates-five-years-of-nature-unlocked-programme-with-research-findings-and-new-studies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/midsussex\/2026\/05\/14\/kew-wakehurst-celebrates-five-years-of-nature-unlocked-programme-with-research-findings-and-new-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"Kew Wakehurst celebrates five years of Nature Unlocked programme with research findings and new studies"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"62515\" class=\"elementor elementor-62515\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-514ff40 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"514ff40\" data-element_type=\"container\" 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data-contrast=\"auto\">On\u00a0World Biodiversity Day, 22 May,\u00a0Kew\u00a0Wakehurst is celebrating<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0five years of\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.kew.org\/tracking\/click?d=vyP9IF8OHPzMHc5t_vTjn-AJohKWTej75L8mHVJNT677azV4LTLwqU4BXjBR5cCLZBNf9Qd43oYjgkSFMsQ1DEXyinFHtnfZ3E0dpqo11LI_JQ_It426iuMGoDk-GXlCBwBiEh6KPD19mrcaR_eoKpar33_uxoj7dmiXqZRa6QevfDLJjLpnpwAqp-FKYolU3QnausQej-3TXjBYaVbA2YeaHNjNHu_9TUPL9Lrcg4swOeS5RKN0PIs3V3JyaUPr1moJi2UdSBvSYpUZYnWjYq81\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Nature Unlocked<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>,\u00a0the\u00a0pioneering research\u00a0programme<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0that uses the site\u2019s diverse habitats as a living laboratory to\u00a0harness the power of UK landscapes\u00a0in the face of climate change, as every living thing depends on\u00a0plants and fungi.\u00a0Since\u00a0launching\u00a0in 2021, Nature Unlocked has\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">generated\u00a0crucial scientific data\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to understand how nature can help solve\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">environmental and social issues,<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0from biodiversity loss to mental health crises.\u00a0Now, scientists are\u00a0scaling\u00a0up the studies and creating\u00a0a\u00a0network\u00a0of\u00a0regional\u00a0living laboratories that\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">protect biodiversity\u00a0and strengthen the natural systems<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0we all depend on.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Susan\u00a0Raikes, Director of\u00a0Kew\u00a0Wakehurst commented:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201c<\/span><em><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nature Unlocked has truly transformed Wakehurst into a botanic garden with a purpose,\u00a0positioning the site as a national centre for biodiversity research and innovation\u00a0alongside Kew\u2019s Millennium Seed Bank, the world\u2019s largest store of wild seeds.\u00a0Through Nature Unlocked,\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0getting closer to our landscapes than ever before, and the closer we get to nature, the more we understand our place in the world, and the more we can help everyone understand why nature needs protecting.\u201d<\/span><\/em><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A landscape shaped by science\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The gardens have become\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a national hub for\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.kew.org\/tracking\/click?d=07dkU6Hr1X6o53xUkUlM-YyjwAxUN--_jCu5A62m0a5WtBILXG7tnJ5W44vrOsnFbrsHgSevKX98lfwtfHzCFSxgBfOCQFl_DzHmsA_-hqK7Tu8STf4vBsgrAFFMnHXHzl9c20iONB0F_yu3Iu0y3gULMGHQQ69z-j8kRlKbtOlBofIygayPJiprcBtQ57fDYWpwMELjKyAveGBOwIgmCi3aIWpz-WBwcNEEn5ZczyKMzKI2Jub1fKjgkijmS8CILE2B-ItkzSEWELmlEcDHm2KvcTRFIxyUV_LH9xZ7_5ds0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">pollinator research<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0through the\u00a0Trees for Bees\u00a0citizen science trail and\u00a0the use of\u00a0innovative methods in bee nesting site creation to\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">establish\u00a0a baseline of Wakehurst\u2019s pollinator population<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and where they are foraging. Scientists have also been getting closer to wildlife through\u00a0a\u00a0novel\u00a0bioacoustics project\u00a0harnessing\u00a0sound in the trees to measure bee abundance, plus a\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">two-month winter bioacoustics pilot that measured bird diversity and behaviour<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0After half a decade measuring landscapes\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.kew.org\/tracking\/click?d=s8Q9xcn61_XGn3uz2c7_vuKvdbtTSsXAlYBxJ7Yvk_W5IIrry117ddHKo2uHd7HJF9mW2ee4DI9RPi0L9Pbf3Nq3GM41Ka37Dgv1OEeXuxPxV5j5whhNfOjsXCS7yfCU8hc8kxiVhTjRRRFD-WofOpxBqda_wq6yaS8mqStGvpKjcf_P2hJt_V2O2JyAq3jbePIP1dMKaR1Y1BJLrYhC2Y_t5wgJSBAQBsNFhXnf_wcD1F3-QLcbVddOsj7inVLnRT_WFG5mKy0blgCdilLDLyeP7bPnBxYZNct63Q1q4tIZ0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">from soil to sky<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0high-tech\u00a0equipment such as LiDAR scanners and\u00a0drones\u00a0have\u00a0developed an\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">understanding of\u00a0how carbon moves across habitats<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and the\u00a0role\u00a0of native and non-native trees\u00a0in sequestering carbon.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.kew.org\/tracking\/click?d=OlmrrBi41r7W1Jy3rHdVhRnoq_lRzF0AFAro1-hDcIvtW3AtlrEEl8qmWiZensPlsWndTk-KtPFI9Tf_5sqWfOQyTNZ7CusbWzUj6sepXdDnu-N0xBwuG7h_TxE2ecQOwb0W3q-jzNb5LsZQtOb7HePSoK78bXgjoNa2aAIPD1Xh0wQzNCHMhYiMkLH-LLckbsOebWn_XpATES0lpZfgOZYW5WQFvKO-MVL8S4nu7G8y7olrMIwISrr-m_rhr4lINgyiINV0IhtoMFMsEQjoJ-01\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Nature Connectedness<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0research with adults and children has added the \u2018people layer\u2019,\u00a0revealing\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">how different habitats and sensory experiences shape our emotional responses<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to the natural world.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559737&quot;:-90}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During its pilot phase (2021 to 2025), Nature Unlocked delivered more than 20 research projects, with\u00a0initial\u00a0findings including:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2,100 insect counts<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0across Wakehurst revealing\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">110 species of bee<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">90 species of moth<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in the gardens<\/span><\/li><li>Results from gas flux monitors, measuring carbon dioxide released from soil, revealed\u00a0<span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>wet woodlands<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0are great carbon sinks<\/span><\/li><li>Wakehurst\u2019s living collection holds around\u00a0<span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>17,700 tonnes of Above Ground Biomass (AGB)<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0equating to over\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">8,000<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0t of carbon<\/span><\/li><li>Two-month wildlife bioacoustics pilot\u00a0revealed:<ul><li><strong>32,018 minutes<\/strong>\u00a0of wildlife recordings\u00a0detecting\u00a0<strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">99<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0unique species\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li>First detections of dawn chorus species\u00a0were\u00a0around\u00a0<span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>half an hour\u00a0later<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0on\u00a0rainier mornings<\/span><\/li><li><strong>2,000 detections<\/strong>\u00a0of the Marsh Tit, red-listed in the UK, and\u00a0<strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">321 detections<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0of the rare Northern Goshawk<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Nature Connectedness wellbeing research:<ul><li>Pilot studies with\u00a0<span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>1,200 school children<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0revealed the highest nature connection in\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">meadows<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li>Following surveys with schools.\u00a0<span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>96%<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0of pupils\u00a0felt a greater importance in looking after nature, following their visit<\/span><\/li><li><strong>95%<\/strong> of teachers\u00a0<span data-contrast=\"auto\">strongly agree or agree that following visit to Wakehurst feel more confident to nature and connect pupils to nature<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The next chapter: opening the landscape<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Leading the next phase of Nature Unlocked is the\u00a0launch\u00a0of the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.kew.org\/tracking\/click?d=WCUCWbBJ4fPEx9zoeE6ssLGPxSfilom9cp9h9zopzVyBhonaegh1AFKMDxpHh5TapKMh_40WeHTX3UdyDJGTb4u3lmabwL1bEF_xk0DpAi4VdaXfyHAHHHoCtTOF5TA7UDgJ37Z6yfgJY4dU4rvRgY2ONE0SfzpLqU2jiTVxTHrR5YHKeQu25h-qLPs6A1ON1xHbsjJdGLf1-Dx9KypNCMD2Z4Jkols8hUIyAGvjp4aydvdiu5rllnfotB3ueulplC-dUvylnQZ1pxnxzSnVz-N7QGvbIZAXQUJgNdjyWkUdKRVnfnEXQ8Kfy4GiqULibWyt1LpIjq3yVJZe-eNupf5CYYiSyljfev6P8Gbvim0W0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Wakehurst Ecosystem Observatory<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>\u00a0(WEO),\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">a network of research plots which\u00a0open\u00a0up\u00a0rich habitats\u00a0for external researchers and collaborators.\u00a0WEO currently\u00a0comprises\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">twenty-three 0.25-hectare plots<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0across eight habitats,\u00a0from broadleaf and coppiced woodland to unimproved grassland, managed formal gardens and woodlands\u00a0impacted\u00a0by ash dieback. Each plot is\u00a0equipped with continuous monitoring equipment, including\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">bioacoustics\u00a0monitors\u00a0and soil moisture probes<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0&#8211; creating a unique time series openly available for research.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">WEO gives researchers the opportunity to work with\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">a living system under continuous study<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">, joining a community working to close critical data gaps and advance the next generation of environmental monitoring. Welcoming researchers\u00a0from\u00a0universities,\u00a0NGOs\u00a0or government bodies, WEO is open to co-develop projects that generate high-impact, policy-relevant eviden<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ce.\u00a0Wakehurst has developed research partnerships with\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.kew.org\/tracking\/click?d=002AN3MO_rp0g3GAI6aanDTwC8exdeJiBU9DJuw9hS_QyH49U5FIomZsezhKvwGZTspSevbOdi4-bAm2FNzKjsDOyejw4wjJoheXzj0-PBxSf92F2QIZWSv_ZykiSsPKLXhinshLCGO5am0KSPObMQI1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Weald to Waves<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>,<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.kew.org\/tracking\/click?d=zTxPnyOTWYgZy0s7Ayt6kmJAuqmQEtz-ZxKIdl89kNo8aHNkX8FOwF3HZoB8SBTf3zFkyrBujT1snF-wC4RahEjcr2zvmlyBNWSC5IXBmTm416wt0oIoVFF2OYxG0cafuZyDdFHC968yF6h7KRwxFDs1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Environment Bank<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.kew.org\/tracking\/click?d=v9urDqX0RkhZcYnw4Yfwlnv7z_YCR3aR9RLlzos3vJeAVi2PEZ-5t5VmGSxJyPAXLXkZ_zxnErUArufTTxn7jfk_BLus1gk2zjgciSHkdAb_RYuG7-pcFmr18y2cECfwpLvuAHkbCdhgM7MvezP4JFQ1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">National Trust<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to expand the scale of research in 2026, with\u00a0standardised\u00a0monitoring plots being set up across Sussex, to use collaborative methods and ensure evidence is relevant to land managers over the long term.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dr\u00a0Phil Wilkes, Nature Unlocked Research Lead, commented:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201c<\/span><em><span data-contrast=\"none\">The\u00a0establishment\u00a0of the Wakehurst Ecosystem Observatory, together with the launch of our new research projects, marks a significant new chapter for Nature Unlocked.\u00a0We\u2019re\u00a0bringing together research across various disciplines to really put our\u00a0landscapes under the microscope,<\/span><\/em><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-contrast=\"auto\">deepening our understanding of ecosystem processes and the diverse services they provide<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0excited to see what the next five years bring as we continue to expand our research portfolio and generate the robust evidence needed to inform resilient land management and environmental policy.\u201d<\/span><\/em><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">New research project looks at impact of\u00a0storms\u00a0on woodlands<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wakehurst is embarking on a brand-new collaborative\u202fstudy in partnership with\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.kew.org\/tracking\/click?d=YhkBp84CHUoIH6GLP3aKeOoJcUqGFkwNhTN23g7NPuJXYVxcs7ONG8V47NjpEfUD1Wya3-q1srhfdUJ0pztoxhmsEd3bRCkwFITQGlh6DDjUaePvvXJx9NY4_h-xN5-U7gOlY8UC-8JdFa1ejOt5riA1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Forest Research<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and funded by\u00a0Defra through\u00a0the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.kew.org\/tracking\/click?d=zTxPnyOTWYgZy0s7Ayt6kuIVXbp3kDnKQ2EpBIf4g6eYj2xRJERSgMb_PzrRl_7LjiJTzVQi6zGrR6AH8iYwk2wWocTekccpptkQDe_d5GCKS3GhwdmqFfJiFV8b45JpVykdxq3GJukDQ30TvtkidgQ1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Centre for Forest Protection<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, investigating the\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">wind resilience of broadleaf woodlands<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. The study is expected to take place over one year and will include the installation of\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">two masts equipped with sonic anemometers\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and around\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">50 strain gauges\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">mounted on individual trees. These will\u00a0measure\u00a0wind speed in woodlands at Wakehurst and tree response to wind loading, <\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to estimate vulnerability to wind damage<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Marking a new step for Nature Unlocked, this project will span multiple themes to\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">build evidence for future-proofed planting<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, with the first measuring the physical impact of storms in UK native\u00a0treescapes and\u00a0exploring\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">how risks can be mitigated when developing closer-to-nature woodland management systems<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To supplement this landscape study, Wakehurst scientists are co-designing two workshops and a trail with the Forest Research team, aimed at exploring<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0a multi-generational understanding of climate change and wind risk<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and how this may\u00a0impact\u00a0treescapes in the future. The team will be exploring people&#8217;s relationships with and connection to trees,\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">reflecting on memories of the 1987 Great Storm<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and looking at how increasing\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">storms may translate to eco-anxiety in children<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, but also how they stimulate regeneration of landscapes.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The sessions will include interviews and sensory walks, as well as opportunities to notice and record the wind in the trees, and meet the scientists involved. Through this multi-faceted approach, Wakehurst hopes to create<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0learning resources and a wind in the\u00a0trees\u00a0soundscape<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0as\u00a0a lasting legacy\u00a0from the project. The sessions will be co-developed by Wakehurst\u2019s Nature Connectedness lead and Forest Research social scientists, drawing on research so far to inform how best to engage the public and other stakeholders.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As climate change continues to alter global wind patterns,<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0it is vital that resilient landscapes are developed to protect infrastructure and wildlife<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. 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