Planning Documents

Documents and contact details GiGL uses planning documents for many purposes, such as in designated sites data validation and verification process. Because GiGL data are often used in planning and decision making, we use local planning documents to ensure that our...

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) resources

GiGL will be playing an important role in Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), supporting the process with high quality data and expertise. As part of GiGL’s involvement, we have compiled a list of useful and important documents to help inform and exemplify BNG. These are...
Issue 30: Winter Editorial

Issue 30: Winter Editorial

With a sunrise over the London skyline, we wish you a (belated) Happy New Year 2022 from all of us at GiGL (Benjamin Moore CC BY-SA 2.0) Like a great many of us, I’ve taken a few moments this month to reflect on the passing year. I’m sure I’m not alone in thinking...
London Recorders Day 2021

London Recorders Day 2021

London Recorders Day is an annual collaborative event from GiGL, the FSC BioLinks Project and the Natural History Museum. It brings together wildlife recorders across the capital to discuss exciting projects and initiatives through incredible speakers and interactive...
Hedgehogs in Bromley: A Recent Cause for Concern

Hedgehogs in Bromley: A Recent Cause for Concern

Dr Judith John is a trained botanist, with a main interest in plant and animal interactions, ecology, habitats, and mammals.  Judith worked for the London Borough of Bromley (LBB) promoting Local Nature Reserves, was a member of the World Heritage Site Bid team,...