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COP15; what happened, what might it achieve and what it means for London?
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peregrine falcon credit Bertie Gregory - Bertie Gregory/2020VISION
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Land caddis
The Land caddis is the only caddisfly in the UK to spend its entire time on land, with no stage in water. Look in oak leaf litter over winter to see the grainy cases of the larvae, in which they…
On land and at sea, the UK Government’s planning policy is a mess
As the Planning and Infrastructure Bill is set to be debated by Parliament next week, Joan Edwards takes stock.
My windswept lands
BBC presenter, Ben Garrod, loves Norfolk’s huge skies, breath-taking beauty and its untamed wild side. So much so he has become Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s first Ambassador, helping to inspire others…
Virtual gifts - Landing page
Looking for a gift with more impact? Our virtual gifts not only show your friend or family you are thinking about them but also help to recover the wildlife in London.
wood anemone
A spring delight, the wood anemone grows in dappled shade in ancient woodlands. Traditional management, such as coppicing, can help such flowers by opening up the woodland floor to sunlight.
eDNA surveying with the Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum's Biodiversity Officer Katy Potts tells us more about an exciting new survey method being used for the Brilliant Butterflies project.
Housing Associations and Other Institutions
• 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.
The Great North Wood in focus: New Cross Gate Cutting
Continuing a series of blogs on the Great North Wood, project officer Edwin Malins celebrates the 30th anniversary of London Wildlife Trust’s management of New Cross Gate Cutting.
My future
From creating new hedgerows on a farm, to helping to inspire the next generation of nature lovers, Andy is building the skills, confidence and experience as a Biodiversity Trainee that will set…
Youth Board
A a team of passionate young people advising our trustee board and senior management team on key issues at London Wildlife Trust
My perspective
Ben grew up at the Naze paddling in the sea and looking for sharks’ teeth. After graduation, he returned to the landscape he loves to help local people experience the wonders of the natural world…