As summer hits its stride, we’re taking a moment to look back on six months of GiGL insights and stories. In this editorial, you’ll find GiGL updates, spotlights on key projects we’ve been working on, and highlights of places to explore and species to spot. We’re also excited to introduce our round-up of recording from the past six-months…
National Insect Week is approaching! London is home to an impressive array of insect life that occupy a range of areas, from precious ancient woodlands to urban roof gardens and planters. Monitoring and studying these creatures is no small task…
Excluding the Thames, Greater London is home to over 600 km of rivers and streams flowing through 11 main catchments. Our rivers create special places for Londoners, helping us to reconnect with nature. They also support nature’s recovery and rewilding, and help to improve flood resilience and our ability to adapt to climate change…
The Barbican Wildlife Garden is one of three residents’ gardens on the Barbican Estate in the City of London. The Garden comprises 0.17 hectares and includes a meadow, two ponds, a pollinator bed, woodland areas, an orchard, two native hedges and a bird hide…
The London Borough of Wandsworth is covered by 716 hectares of private domestic gardens – almost 20% of the borough’s total area. How might the provisions for wildlife contained within these gardens and the creatures making use of them add to the picture of biodiversity in Wandsworth?…
I’ve been in this role for 16 and a half years now. It was originally only supposed to be a temporary 6 month contract, but I enjoyed the cross-over of working both for GiGL and within The Royal Parks, so just stayed. At The Royal Parks, I work within the Ecology/Biodiversity team…
We enable our networks to make data-driven decisions, from shaping policy and planning, to supporting research and conservation efforts, and contributing to London’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy and biodiversity net gain initiatives. Here we explore how GiGL delivers social impact, with recent examples…
In this article, I will explore one of the most fascinating aspects of nature in London: the forests and woodlands; their history, social role and how they have been preserved throughout the centuries with the institution of parks or reserves and what impact this has had on local communities…
Being a social enterprise is at the heart of how we operate and why we do what we do. It shapes our values, our business model, and the impact we have on London’s environment and communities…
Axiophytes, which translates to “worthy plants”, aren’t necessarily rare or widespread. Instead, they’re plants that act as ecological storytellers, indicating habitats with high conservation value…
From inspiring talks to stimulating discussions, London Day of Nature again left us assured of the knowledge, skill and generosity of the naturalist community in London. While none are in short supply in London, the day showed the need for strategic thinking in the projects we individually and collectively choose to support…
On Saturday 26th October 2024, ecological enthusiasts across London united together once more for a truly wonderful celebration of nature in our capital. Thank you to everyone who came along to London Day of Nature 2024…