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...
I’m happy to share with you the ever-insightful 35th Issue of the GiGLer newsletter, my first as Commissioning Editor since the wonderful Amy handed the duty to me. I hope the articles these last six months have brought you as much joy and inspiration as they did me....
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...
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...
Emma Knowles, GiGL Partnership Officer What is a Data Use Licence? A Data Use Licence sets out the terms and conditions that apply to use of specified data and provides evidence that data recipients agree to these terms. Individuals and organisations who generate and...
