LBP's partners
A large number of organisations focus in part or in whole on biodiversity in London, some of which are LBP partners.
LBP's partner organisations work together, pooling resources, experience and know-how, to have a greater impact than is possible working alone.
LBP also supports boroughs and other organisations who have their own biodiversity action plans.
Public bodies & statutory organisations | Charities
Private companies | Other
Public bodies & statutory organisations
Public bodies are government-appointed and include statutory organisations, nationalised industries, local government and public corporations.
Statutory organisations are set up to be consulted for comment upon development plans and planning applications affecting matters of public interest.
Some public bodies have a specific remit for land management, and to ensure adherence of other organisations to biodiversity legislation.
British Waterways Ltd
British Waterways is a public corporation that manages and cares for more than 2,200 miles of canals and rivers in England, Scotland and Wales on behalf of the British people.
http://www.britishwaterways.co.uk/
Environment Agency (EA)
The Environment Agency is the public body for England and Wales charged with making sure that air, land and water are looked after by everyone in today's society, so that tomorrow's generations inherit a cleaner, healthier world.
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/
Forestry Commission (FC)
The Forestry Commission is the government department responsible for the protection and expansion of Britain's forests and woodlands.
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/
Greater London Authority (GLA)
The GLA, the Mayor and the London Assembly together form the capital's strategic city-wide government. The Mayor sets out plans and policies for London covering transport, buildings and land use, economic development and regeneration, culture, and a range of environmental issues.
http://www.london.gov.uk/
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority (LVRPA)
The Lee Valley Regional Park Authority is a statutory body responsible for managing and developing the 26 mile long, 10,000 acre linear Lee Valley Regional Park which serves London, Hertfordshire and Essex
http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk/
Natural England
(NE)
Natural England is a statutory body that works for people, places and nature to conserve and enhance biodiversity, landscapes and wildlife in rural, urban, coastal and marine areas.
http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/
London Councils
London Councils develop policy, and lobby government and others to get more resources for London's 33 boroughs, and run a range of services designed to make life better for Londoners.
http://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Throughout its history, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, has made important contributions to increasing the understanding of the plant kingdom with many benefits for mankind. First and foremost a scientific institution with collections of living and preserved plants, of plant products and of botanical information. It forms an encyclopaedia of knowledge about the plant kingdom.
http://www.kew.org/
The Royal Parks
The Royal Parks manages 5,000 acres of historic parkland, providing unparalleled opportunities for enjoyment, exploration and healthy living in the heart of the capital for current and future generations to enjoy.
http://www.royalparks.org.uk/
Transport for London
(TfL)
TfL is a functional body of the Greater London Authority, whose primary responsibility is to implement the Mayor of London's transport strategy and manage transport services across the capital.
http://www.tfl.gov.uk/
University College London
(UCL)
UCL was the first university to be established in England after Oxford and Cambridge, providing a progressive alternative to those institutions' social exclusivity, religious restrictions and academic constraints. UCL's department of Geography hosts the Thames Estuary Partnership.
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/
London boroughs
The administrative area of Greater London contains thirty-two London boroughs plus the City of London. The boroughs are responsible for running most local services such as state schools, social services, waste management and minor roads. London boroughs are also some of the capital's biggest land owners and managers.
LB Barnet
http://www.barnet.gov.uk/
LB Bromley
http://www.bromley.gov.uk/
LB Camden
http://www.camden.gov.uk/
City of London
http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/Corporation/
LB Haringey
http://www.haringey.gov.uk/
LB Havering
http://www.havering.gov.uk/
LB Hounslow
http://www.hounslow.gov.uk
LB Islington
http://www.islington.gov.uk/
LB Lambeth
http://www.lambeth.gov.uk
LB Lewisham
http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/
LB Merton
http://www.merton.gov.uk/
LB Richmond
http://www.richmond.gov.uk/
LB Redbridge
http://www.redbridge.gov.uk/
LB Southwark
http://www.southwark.gov.uk/
LB Tower Hamlets
http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/
LB Wandsworth
http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/
Westminster City Council
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/
Charities
Registered charities are non-profit organisations that operate for the public benefit. Many campaigning charities have adopted responsibility for biodiversity and lobby for change. Some can provide opportunities for individuals who want to get actively involved.
British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV)
BTCV aims to create a more sustainable future through volunteering opportunities, employment, improved health, and development of life skills.
http://www.btcv.org/
Buglife
Buglife is the only organisation in Europe devoted to the conservation of all invertebrates, everything from bees to beetles, and spiders to snails.
http://www.buglife.org.uk/
Froglife
Froglife is a national wildlife charity concerned with the protection and conservation of amphibians and reptiles in the UK.
http://www.froglife.org/
Groundwork Trust
Groundwork's vision is of a society made up of sustainable communities which are vibrant, healthy and safe, which respect the local and global environment and where individuals and enterprise prosper.
http://www.groundwork-london.org.uk/
London Natural History Society (LNHS)
Founded in 1858, LNHS is part of a long and thriving tradition of amateur natural history societies in the UK.
http://www.lnhs.org.uk/
London Wildlife Trust
London Wildlife Trust works to protect London's wildlife for the future through campaigning, community involvement, land management and education
http://www.wildlondon.org.uk/
Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum promotes the discovery, understanding, enjoyment, and responsible use of the natural world with world-class collections, fantastic exhibitions and cutting-edge research in landmark buildings.
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/
Peabody Trust
Peabody Trust exists to tackle poverty and provide good, affordable housing. They engage people of all ages on community activities, develop their skills and enable them to contribute to their community.
http://www.peabody.org.uk/
RSPB
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds promotes conservation of birds and other wildlife through the protection and re-creation of habitats.
www.rspb.org.uk
Trees for Cities
Trees for Cities is an independent charity set up in 1993, initially as Trees for London, to work with local communities on tree planting projects.
http://www.treesforcities.org/
Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT)
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust works to save wetlands for wildlife and people across the world. WWT is the only UK charity with a national network of specialist wetland visitor centres.
http://www.wwt.org.uk/
Woodland Trust
The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading conservation charity dedicated to the protection of our native woodland heritage.
http://www.woodland-trust.org.uk/
Zoological Society of London (ZSL)
The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is devoted to the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats.
http://www.zsl.org/
Private Companies
Thames Water Utilities Ltd
Thames Water Utilities is the UK's largest water and wastewater services company operating across London and the Southeast of England.
http://www.thames-water.com/
CIP
CIP manage a wide range of cultural and leisure services, projects and property in the London Borough of Hounslow and beyond.
http://www.cip.com/
Other organisations
Greenspace Information for Greater London (GiGL)
GiGL is the capital's open space and biodiversity records centre. GiGL collates, manages and makes available detailed information on London's wildlife, parks, nature reserves, gardens and other open spaces.
http://www.gigl.org.uk/
Thames Estuary Partnership (TEP)
The Thames Estuary Partnership provides a neutral forum for local authorities, national agencies, industry, voluntary bodies and local communities to work together for the good of the Thames Estuary.
http://www.thamesweb.com/
Thames Landscape Strategies
The Thames Landscape Strategy is one of three sub-regional partnerships for the Thames in the greater London area, whose focus is the remarkable river corridor between Hampton and Kew. Launched in 1994, the strategy is a 100-year blueprint for the Thames, whose vision is to conserve, enhance and promote for the future, one of the world's great urban landscapes.
http://www.thames-landscape-strategy.org.uk/