Valerie Selby, LISI Chair Invasive non-native species (INNS) are one of the largest threats to global biodiversity after habitat loss and destruction. The London Invasive Species Initiative (LISI) was created in response to this issue around 2007/8 and brings together...
Through GiGL’s project to update the Ancient Woodland Inventory for Greater London, we are identifying unrecognised ancient woodland sites (areas that have been continuously wooded since at least 1600 AD) across the capital. By ensuring their inclusion within the...
Andy Foy, GiGL Systems Manager Data is dull, isn’t it? It’s just a load of facts and figures collected together, a series of ones and zeros that don’t seem to be worth paying much attention to. But when it is presented in the right way data really comes alive. It is...
Bill Butcher, eCountability The concepts behind ecosystem services, the multitude of ways in which humankind freely benefit from natural capital, have long been discussed; but it wasn’t until the term was defined by the UN in its Millennium Ecosystem Assessment 2005,...
John Swindells GiGL’s Board of Directors are central to our work and our success. Their commitment and expertise helps guide GiGL and keeps us moving forward and developing. Directors are on the front line of biodiversity and open space work in the capital. They are...
