London Wildlife Trust is an English wildlife charity based in London.
Founded in 1981, London Wildlife Trust is one of 46 members of the
Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts (known as The Wildlife Trusts), each of which is a local nature charity for its area. The Trust manages 36
nature reserve
A nature reserve (also known as a wildlife refuge, wildlife sanctuary, biosphere reserve or bioreserve, natural or nature preserve, or nature conservation area) is a protected area of importance for flora, fauna, funga, or features of geologic ...
s in Greater London and provides education services for schools, events for nature enthusiasts, and information on how to help London's wildlife.
The Trust pioneered the systematic recording of data on wildlife and the environment in the capital. Its "Biological Recording Project" became the semi-independent "Greenspace Information for Greater London", known as GIGL.
[Frith, 2012]
The Trust has more than 50 members of staff and 700 volunteers, and is supported by over 12,000 members.
It's reserves receive over 1 million visits per year.
In its 2024 strategy document the Trust sets out its vision and mission, as well as plans for a five-year period. The trust states its vision as "A London alive with wildlife, nature in everyone's neighbourhood."
[''https://www.wildlondon.org.uk/sites/default/files/2024-09/LWT%20Strategy%202030.pdf Strategy 2030''][For a Wilder City, p. 5]
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List of Local Nature Reserves in Greater London
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List of Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Greater London
In England, Site of Special Scientific Interest, Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) are designated by Natural England, which is responsible for protecting England's natural environment. Designation as an SSSI gives legal protection to ...
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Charities based in London
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1981 establishments in England
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