Re-DiscoverLondon

Re-DiscoverLondon

DiscoverLondon (https://www.gigl.org.uk/discoverlondon/) is GiGL’s online public mapping portal. It lets people investigate dynamic maps of our green city to encourage the exploration of Greater London, enabling anyone who is interested to discover more about their...
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...
The importance of high quality natural spaces for well-being

The importance of high quality natural spaces for well-being

One advantage of GiGL’s not-for-profit business model is that we are able to make selected information available for research projects, and Dr Sarah Knight is one of the incredible researchers we’ve had the privilege to work with. An ESRC Postdoctoral Fellow at the...
Interview, Amy Palmer-Newton

Interview, Amy Palmer-Newton

Amy Palmer-Newton, GiGL Database Officer Amy is one of GiGL’s Database Officers. She delivers work to review, manage and develop GiGL’s SINCs and habitat databases. This includes collating data in partnership with local authorities and land managers, and...
Knowles Knows: Areas of Deficiency (AoD)

Knowles Knows: Areas of Deficiency (AoD)

Emma Knowles, GiGL Partnership Officer Emma is GiGL’s Partnership Officer. Drawing from her experience working with GiGL partners, research students and the community over the years, Emma will be answering frequently asked questions and explaining commonly...