Biodiversity in Wandsworth

London is thought of by many as a concrete jungle. We'd like to challenge that view. Urban areas are becoming increasingly important as refuges for wildlife and you will find a variety of animals and plants if you know where to look.

We are fortunate to be one of the 'greenest' London boroughs, with parks, open spaces and private gardens covering 40 percent of Wandsworth. There have so far been a total of 1,600 different species recorded within 27 different habitat types.

Several rare and endangered species can be found in Wandsworth, including peregrine falcons, black redstarts and stag beetles.

We aim to encourage more wildlife to our green spaces. We:

• Contribute to the London Biodiversity Partnership through planning and implementing specific Action Plans for wildlife
• Carry out ecological management of parks and lakes to ensure wildlife-friendly habitats
• Maintain up-to-date, accurate and accessible records of the habitats and species in the borough
• Offer advice and co-ordinate actions that can help wildlife locally.