My significant other
Cathy, shepherdess, and her border collie Lady have a strong bond with each other – and with nature. From the moment she owned her first lamb Cathy knew that shepherding was the life for her;…
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peregrine falcon credit Bertie Gregory - Bertie Gregory/2020VISION
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My other world
Philip has been helping to restore Manchester Mosslands for twenty years, helping these rare wetlands to recover. He works in front of a computer most of the time, so he has always enjoyed the…
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• Provisional Ecological Appraisal
we can undertake an assessment to advise you on the ecological context including the constraints and opportunities for your project. We will advise you on the feasibility of delivering a project that delivers for people and wildlife and which is consistent with the purpose of London Wildlife Trust.
• Developing a Vision
we work with you to build a strong and coherent ecological narrative for your project. We guide early visioning work to protect existing ecology where possible, then create and enhance a mosaic of habitats and connect green infrastructure across the development and beyond its boundaries.
• Concept Design and Masterplanning >
we can advise on development principles and layout design that help meet the ecological objectives of the vision to integrate the new development into the local ecological network and help contribute to a ‘Nature Recovery’ framework
• Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments
in line with the requirements of national legislation and regional policy , we can complete assessments for Biodiversity Net Gain and advise on the relationship between Biodiversity Net Gain and the Urban Greening Factor and how these can be mutually supporting
• Stakeholder/Community Engagement
we can support you engage with community groups and other stakeholders to broker consensus for the scheme bringing our significant expertise and networks together for the benefit of all parties.
• Land management
we can advise on managing land to conserve and enhance biodiversity with our specialist expertise of nature conservation in urban environments.
we can undertake an assessment to advise you on the ecological context including the constraints and opportunities for your project. We will advise you on the feasibility of delivering a project that delivers for people and wildlife and which is consistent with the purpose of London Wildlife Trust.
• Developing a Vision
we work with you to build a strong and coherent ecological narrative for your project. We guide early visioning work to protect existing ecology where possible, then create and enhance a mosaic of habitats and connect green infrastructure across the development and beyond its boundaries.
• Concept Design and Masterplanning >
we can advise on development principles and layout design that help meet the ecological objectives of the vision to integrate the new development into the local ecological network and help contribute to a ‘Nature Recovery’ framework
• Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments
in line with the requirements of national legislation and regional policy , we can complete assessments for Biodiversity Net Gain and advise on the relationship between Biodiversity Net Gain and the Urban Greening Factor and how these can be mutually supporting
• Stakeholder/Community Engagement
we can support you engage with community groups and other stakeholders to broker consensus for the scheme bringing our significant expertise and networks together for the benefit of all parties.
• Land management
we can advise on managing land to conserve and enhance biodiversity with our specialist expertise of nature conservation in urban environments.
New London Environment Strategy has laudable ambitions but there is still work to do
London Wildlife Trust on the publication of the Mayor’s London Environment Strategy this week.
How to do companion planting
Grow plants that help each other! Maximise your garden for you and for wildlife using this planting technique.
UK Government amendments on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill – a welcome step forward, but not the end of the road
After months of campaigning by The Wildlife Trusts and other environmental organisations, the UK Government has tabled amendments to add nature safeguards to Part 3 of the Planning and…
Burnet companion
This day-flying moth is found on flowery meadows, often in the company of other moths and butterflies.
Record your sightings
We encourage anyone who spots wildlife in London to record it – helping us and other conservation groups know which species live where
London Green Infrastructure Framework and the London Local Nature Recovery Strategy launch
London Wildlife Trust welcome the publication of the London Local Nature Recovery Strategy and the London Green Infrastructure Framework by the Greater London Authority.
European hedgehog
These beloved spiny mammals come out at night to hoover up beetles, worms and other invertebrates.
Bronze shieldbug
Unlike many of its relatives, this shimmering shieldbug is a predator, feasting on caterpillars and a variety of other insects.
Soldier beetle
One of our largest soldier beetles, often found on flowers where they hunt other insects.