Greenspace Information for Greater London (GiGL) is the capital's environmental records centre - we collate, manage and make available detailed information on London's wildlife, parks, nature reserves, gardens and other open spaces.

   Image of the week - Winter Wanders 
    Gladstone Park (London Borough of Brent)

London's greenspaces are not only for warm, summer days. Parks and open spaces throughout the city can be enjoyed all year round, whether for a bracing walk, some exhilarating exercise or a relaxing hot drink in a park café.

This week’s photo was taken in a GiGLer's local park. Why not take a winter ramble in your local greenspace? If you fancy a more structured route you could try out one of the capital’s many led walks or one of Walk London’s strategic routes?

Lots of wildlife don’t mind the winter weather either! We are always interested to know what you spot on any winter wanders you go on.

GiGL reaches 2 million!

This summer we added our 2 millionth record to the database - a significant milestone for the partnership.

The record with the honour of being the first past the post was Salix spp., willow. 

Congratulations and thanks to all data contributors who've helped to reach this grand total for Greater London.  It's an impressive figure, strengthening our baseline of wildlife information.  And it reflects the breadth and scope of recording by many dedicated wildlife enthusiasts across the capital.

New Research - London: Garden City?

GiGL have collaborated with our partners London Wildlife Trust and the GLA to conduct new research into London's gardens.

Gardens make up nearly a quarter of our city's landscape. But our evidence shows they are changing from green to grey....

Click the image to find out more.