Open Data

Open Data

The open data movement is inspiring and exciting, but for it to work for the environmental data sector it needs long-term and significant investment in our local, regional and national data infrastructure The Open Data Institute (ODI) defines open data as “data that...

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy This privacy policy sets out how Greenspace Information for Greater London CIC (‘GiGL’) complies with its data protection obligations as a Data Controller. Should you wish to find out more about the information we hold about you, or about our privacy...
Ancient Woodland Inventory Volunteers

Ancient Woodland Inventory Volunteers

Over the last 18 months GiGL have been mapping all ancient woodland in Greater London. This work will update Natural England’s Ancient Woodland Inventory (AWI), allowing us to address errors and omissions in the current dataset, and will help us to ensure that all...

Terms of Use

Website terms and conditions of use 1. Website Operator This website is operated by Greenspace Information for Greater London CIC (‘GiGL’). We are a community interest company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales, number 8345552. Registered Office: 10...
LERCs: it’s not always about data

LERCs: it’s not always about data

By Eleni Foui, GiGL Partnership Officer (Planning) “Local Environmental Records Centres (LERCs) are not-for-profit organisations that collect, collate and manage information on the natural environment for a defined geographic area. LERCs support and collaborate with a...