New figures reveal the massive untapped potential of London’s gardens Wednesday, July 23, 2008 Never before published figures show that there are over three million gardens in Greater London – 3,267,174 to be precise. That’s an area of 37,942.09 hectares. In the face of climate change and habitat fragmentation, this massive expanse of green space has enormous untapped potential for both people and wildlife. London Wildlife Trust is launching a new campaign calling o...

Goats introduced to maintain a rare slice of capital chalk grassland Wednesday, July 23, 2008 On 22nd July, a small flock of goats arrived at London Wildlife Trust’s Hutchinson’s Bank Nature Reserve, charged with the crucial task of maintaining an important home for UK wildlife – the chalk grassland they will be taking care of is as rare and varied a habitat as rainforest. The goats' low level grazing will stop scrub invasion and encourage biodiversity in the ar...

Double success at the London Schools Environment Awards Tuesday, July 15, 2008 Islington and Hackney schools that have been working with London Wildlife Trust have both won top prizes at this year's London Schools Environment Awards. Al-Falah School in Hackney and New North Community School in Islington both scooped prestigous first prizes.  During their visits to our new eco-classroom at the East Reservoir in Stoke Newington, Al-Falah completed an exciting...

A fairy tale castle floating in an urban wilderness Friday, July 11, 2008 Among the teeming train tracks, heaving gas containers, roaring roads and ever-growing development lies a magical slice of wilderness called Camley Street Natural Park. Home to all manner of beasts and beanstalks, London Wildlife Trust’s reserve is a must visit for all urban wildlife watchers. And this July things have got even more magical. To celebrate the London Festival of Ar...

Award winning Future Garden charms Hampton Court crowds Thursday, July 10, 2008 London Wildlife Trust’s Future Garden has won a bronze medal at this year’s RHS Hampton Court Flower Show and is proving really popular with visitors. The garden, which delivers an important message about wildlife and climate friendly gardening, was built by the Trust’s Expert Gardener Elaine Hughes and a group of dedicated staff and volunteers. The bike whee...

New figures reveal the massive untapped potential of London’s gardens Monday, July 07, 2008 Never before published figures show that there are over three million gardens in Greater London – 3,267,174 to be precise. That’s an area of 37,942.09 hectares. In the face of climate change and habitat fragmentation, this massive expanse of green space has enormous untapped potential for both people and wildlife. London Wildlife Trust is launching a new campaign calling o...

Wetlands hold the key to protecting our past and future Monday, July 07, 2008 Large areas of wetland need to be created, protected and restored across London in the next 50 years if the country is to meet the challenges of the future.  The call comes from the Wetland Vision Partnership, an alliance of conservationists and government agencies, including the The Wildlife Trusts, the RSPB, Natural England, the Environment Agency and English Heritage. The Part...

Picnic in the wild wood with a world famous water vole Friday, June 27, 2008 This July, an innovative promenade performance will mark Wind in the Willows’ 100th anniversary and highlight London’s important water vole habitat. On Sunday 6th July Ratty, Mr Toad, Moley, Badger and their friends will be entertaining families by the Shot Tower in Crane Park and in London Wildlife Trust’s Crane Park Island Nature Reserve with a interactive perform...

London Wildlife Trust's Greenway Project gathers momentum Thursday, June 26, 2008 London Wildlife Trust is on a mission to make the Greenway a welcoming and valuable place for people and wildlife.  This week the project enjoyed a special visit from representatives from Newham Council, Thames Water and the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (LOCOG). The Greenway is an unique natural corridor, stretching east from Wick Lane in Tower Hamlets toward...

Design for Biodiversity key to coping with flood risk Thursday, June 26, 2008 As the Pitt Review report into last summer’s devastating floods is released, London Wildlife Trust says that nature should be at the heart of dealing with the future risk of flooding.  The Barking Riverside project provides an exemplar of how developments can be built to cope with flood and benefit wildlife at the same time. London Wildlife Trust welcomes the recommendation...

Fairy tale magic at Camley Street Natural Park Monday, June 23, 2008 Among the teeming train tracks, heaving gas containers, roaring roads and ever-growing development lies a magical slice of wilderness called Camley Street Natural Park. Home to all manner of beasts and beanstalks, London Wildlife Trust’s reserve is a must visit for all urban wildlife watchers. And this July things are getting even more magical. To celebrate the London Festival of...

Stop dismantling the planning system, urge The Wildlife Trusts Tuesday, June 17, 2008 Chief executives from Wildlife Trusts around the UK have issued 10 key recommendations to the Government – in a bid to convince the Secretary of State, Rt Hon Hazel Blears MP, to stop the dismantling of the current planning system. Instead, The Wildlife Trusts want a land-use decision-making system that will stand the test of time, including the impacts of climate change. At ...

Creating a slice of paradise for people and wildlife in SE17 Monday, June 09, 2008 This weekend London Wildlife Trust helped transform a neglected patch of land in Southwark into a brilliant Breathing Place for the local community and its wilder members. As part of this year’s BBC Springwatch series, a Springwatch Action Team (SWAT) was formed from local conservation groups and residents, and challenged to makeover a green spot in Surrey Square, off Old Kent ...

Run for wildlife this July - join our running team Monday, June 09, 2008 Whether you are as speedy as a peregrine falcon or take life at more of a snail’s pace, London Wildlife Trust is looking for people to join its running team and take part in the British 10km London Run on Sunday 6th July. Help us raise funds for our conservation and community work in the capital. If you’d like to run for us email running@wildlondon.org.uk today! Eivi...

Celebrating 150 years of London Natural History Society Friday, June 06, 2008 It's 150 years since a small group of enthusiasts started meeting weekly above an East End pub and founded the group that's the direct ancestor of today’s London Natural History Society (LNHS). Founded in 1858, LNHS are part of a long and thriving tradition of amateur natural history societies in the UK. Such societies continue to make an important contribution to science and co...

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