At GiGL, we are constantly developing our core datasets and making sure they match the current needs for our partners and stakeholders. As well as finding new ways to use and develop existing data, we recognise the importance of being flexible and incorporating additional sources. We feel that now, more than ever, is a great time to develop a comprehensive habitat database, as it will allow us to provide services relating to the design, implementation and ongoing monitoring of work relating to Biodiversity Net Gain. The database will also “establish a cost-effective monitoring framework, to ensure important natural environment data is collected consistently”, as proposed by The Mayor in the London Environmental Strategy (p.189).
