Reimagining London

Reimagining London

Dan Raven-Ellison, Guerrilla Geographer Reimagine London is a project that invites Londoners to dream of how their city could be improved. London is an inspirational city. It is well known for its built and cultural heritage, but it also has an incredible natural...
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is now live

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is now live

From the 12th February 2024 all major developments (unless exempt) are required to deliver net gains for biodiversity. GiGL has been working on various projects over the last few years in preparation for biodiversity net gain. If you’d like to learn more about BNG, we...

Biodiversity Net Gain

Biodiversity net gain (BNG) is an approach which aims to leave the natural environment in a measurably better state than beforehand. Under the Environment Act 2021, all planning permissions granted in England (with a few exemptions) except for small sites will have to...
GiGL’s Habitats: Preparing for Biodiversity net gain

GiGL’s Habitats: Preparing for Biodiversity net gain

In London you can find a wide range of habitat types, like those shown here over Walthamstow and Leyton marshes. Classifying and mapping these habitats is no easy task (Russ Garrett CC BY-SA 4.0) Converting to UKHab From swathes of grassland and woodland in parks and...

Frequently Asked Questions

Data search report service – FAQs These FAQs are for our data search report service. Please refer to other pages in our website for other information. Access How can I order a data search report for London? If you are a client, data search reports for London are...