An introduction to i GL Providing access to

An introduction to i. GL Providing access to detailed information on London’s wildlife and recreational green-spaces Matt Davies

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Gi. GL

Gi. GL is… the capital's environmental records centre - we collate, manage and make available detailed information on London's wildlife, parks, nature reserves, gardens and other open spaces.

vital statistics 1996 Gi. GL established 2, 692, 396 Species records 196 0 Skateboarding sites profit 53(28) Partner organisations (Boroughs) 663 Reports for consultants 8 staff

our data species habitats open spaces protected sites areas of deficiency urban greening features

some projects garden research project mayor’s street-trees ALGG SPG borough open-space strategies LBP habitat suitability

SINC data

SINC data

SINC data Site Name: Summary: Grid ref: Area (ha): Borough(s): Habitat(s): Access: Ownership: 160 Mill Lane Community Garden A small community garden with plenty of trees and shrubs and a very attractive pond. TQ 253 851 0. 19 Camden Pond/Lake, Scattered trees, Scrub, Semi-improved grassland Free public access (all/most of site) London Borough of Camden Site Description: This small community garden has a good range of scattered trees, including sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus), ash (Fraxinus excelsior), holly (Ilex aquilifolium) and wild cherry (Prunus avium). There is a relatively large and well stocked pond, known to harbour a healthy population of smooth newts… Site first notified: Citation last edited: Last Updated: 01/01/1993 10/03/2006 09/02/2007 Boundary last changed: 01/01/1993 Mayor Agreed:

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open-space data Space Types • PPG 17 • Primary Use • Secondary Uses

open-space data Public Open Space Categorisation Regional Parks Metropolitan Parks District Parks Local Parks and Open Spaces Small Open Spaces Pocket Parks Linear Open Spaces Size Guidance 400 ha 60 ha 2 ha < 0. 4 ha variable Distances from Homes 3. 2 to 8 km 3. 2 km 1. 2 km 400 m < 400 m wherever feasible

open-space data • Site Ownership • Public Access • Site Facilities

open-space data Site Designations • Community Open Space • SINC and other nature • Green corridors and chains • Greenbelt and MOL • Conservation Areas • London Commons, Village Greens and Squares • English Heritage registered Parks and Gardens • Green Flag Awards

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links and contacts www. gigl. org. uk/online http: //bit. ly/igigl matt@gigl. org. uk