List of local nature reserves in Greater London

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/list-of-local-nature-reserves-in-greater-london

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is List of local nature reserves in Greater London?Greater London, United Kingdom
2. How many people live in List of local nature reserves in Greater London?8.17 million (2011 census)
3. How big is List of local nature reserves in Greater London?1,572 km2 (607 sq mi)
4. How long is List of local nature reserves in Greater London?Parkland Walk (7.2 km)
5. What is the proportion of green space?Almost two-thirds of Greater London is green space and wetlands
6. What is the number of local nature reserves?144 (declared by local authorities as of January 2016)

Local Nature Reserve (LNR): A statutory designation by local authorities conferring legal protection upon sites of significant wildlife or geological interest.
Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): A conservation designation in Great Britain, denoting a protected area for its biological or geological importance.
Urban Biodiversity: The variety of plant and animal life found within cities and other built-up environments.
Ecosystem Services: The benefits that humans derive from natural ecosystems, such as clean air, water, and pollination.