In addition to the specific action described in the individual Habitat and Species Action Plans, there are generic actions that lie across several plans. This section outlines these generic actions and should be read in conjunction with each plan.

The Generic Action section is not intended to be a complete summary of each issue. Rather, it provides a structure for strategic action and a guide to the major issues reader. Useful publications are listed under each section where relevant.

The Partnership has identified 8 generic issues:
1. Site management
2. Habitat protection
3. Species protection
4. Ecological Monitoring
5. Biological recording
6. Communications
7. Funding
8. Built Structures

Important background guidance for several of these issues is the Government planning guidance on Nature Conservation ('PPG9'). In particular, this provides guidance on the protection on species and statutory and non-statutory wildlife sites. It also touches on habitat management and data issues and refers to the important role of English Nature in providing further advice in these areas.

Abbreviations used in the Generic Section:
EA - Environment Agency
EN - English Nature
GLA - Greater London Authority
GLC - Greater London Council
LA - Local Authorities
LBG - London Bat Group
LNHS - London Natural History Society
LWT - London Wildlife Trust
SINC - Site of Nature Conservation Importance