Winter Editorial Issue 34

Winter Editorial Issue 34

(C) Becky Garden Welcome to the 34th Issue of the GiGLer. As with every editorial, this one is bursting with news from the last 6 months, from the launch of the London Day of Nature to the latest in all things planning and policy. Before we dive into the usual recap,...
London’s New B-Line

London’s New B-Line

Urban wildflowers in London, vital habitat for pollinators of all shapes and sizes © Maureen Barlin It is sadly now common knowledge that populations of pollinators, like bees and butterflies, are declining globally. In the UK, in particular, the decrease in plant...
Winter editorial Issue 32

Winter editorial Issue 32

It was a rather chilly end to 2022, wasn’t it? We hope all of our readers could weather the storm in comfort, but those who braved the cold hopefully managed to spot some of London’s winter residents, from flocking starlings to the more elusive deer. There is a...
More than just a park: A Sutton perspective

More than just a park: A Sutton perspective

Rosie Whicheloe, London Borough of Sutton Biodiversity Net Gain Officer Most dictionary definitions broadly define a “park” as a large area of grass with some trees where people can go for recreation. But there is so much more to a park than just this simple...
Summer Editorial Issue 35

Summer Editorial Issue 35

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....