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Client Data Search Reports
last updated 10.01.2024
Our Services
GiGL’s wide range of services fall into four categories.
Data Stewardship
We are data custodians. We digitise records, ensure their high quality and safe storage, and make them available for active use. We also provide mapping tools and tools for data collection; survey forms, recording spreadsheets and more.
Data & Insight
We use data to uncover the truth about the world around us. From quantitative facts about recorded wildlife and green infrastructure, to audits of available data, to gap analysis and green infrastructure modelling, statistics & analysis.
Visualisation
Charts, graphics, maps and infographics. Our visual tools are used by consultants, partners, the media and the arts for any number of purposes. Map data or tell a bigger story with visualisations and infographics.
Advice & Consultancy
We provide expert advice, signposting and advocacy as well as partnership and collaborative working. We help identify and demonstrate priorities for public policy and aid policy compliance; as well as providing a wide range of training, mentoring and academic support for our community.
Wildlife Recording
GiGL hosts a range of species submission forms and can assist with recording resources and training, find out more here.
Water Vole Recovery Programme
Find out more about this multi-partner project.
Staggering Gains
Head to London Wildlife Trust’s website to find out more.
Dragonfly Detectives
Head to London Wildlife Trust’s website to find out more.
London Deer Survey
Head to London Wildlife Trust’s website to find out more.
Access Data
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Explore Our Data Online
Explore selected GiGL data via our online interactive map.
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