an introduction to igigl providing access to detailed information on london’s wildlife and...
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An introduction to iGiGL
Providing access to detailed information on London’s wildlife and recreational green-spaces
Matt Davies
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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.
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vital statistics
1996GiGL established
8staff
196Skateboarding sites
663Reports for consultants
2,692,396Species records
0profit
53(28)Partner organisations(Boroughs)
specieshabitatsopen spacesprotected sitesareas of deficiencyurban greening features
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garden research project mayor’s street-treesALGG SPGborough open-spacestrategiesLBP habitat suitability
SINC data
SINC data
SINC dataSite Name: 160 Mill Lane Community GardenSummary: A small community garden with plenty of trees and shrubs and a
very attractive pond.Grid ref: TQ 253 851Area (ha): 0.19Borough(s): CamdenHabitat(s): Pond/Lake, Scattered trees, Scrub, Semi-improved grasslandAccess: Free public access (all/most of site)Ownership: 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: 01/01/1993 Boundary last changed: 01/01/1993Citation last edited: 10/03/2006 Mayor Agreed:Last Updated: 09/02/2007
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Space Types• PPG 17
• Primary Use • Secondary Uses
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Public Open Space
Open Space Categorisation Size Guidance Distances from Homes Regional Parks 400ha 3.2 to 8 km Metropolitan Parks 60ha 3.2 km District Parks 20ha 1.2km Local Parks and Open Spaces 2ha 400m Small Open Spaces < 2ha < 400m Pocket Parks < 0.4ha < 400m Linear Open Spaces variable wherever feasible
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• Site Ownership • Public Access • Site Facilities
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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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