Green and Blue infrastructure vision and strategy | London Borough of Waltham Forest

Green and Blue infrastructure and why it matters

What do we mean by ‘Green and Blue infrastructure’, and what is the significance of these spaces for people and ecology.

Greening and biodiversity

Learn about urban greening in Waltham Forest, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and Urban Greening Factor (UGF).

Rivers, waterways and flood risk mitigation

Waltham Forest has an extensive network of rivers and waterways, and many parts of the borough are affected by flood risk.

Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS)

Learn about London’s forthcoming Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS).

Green and Blue spaces planning guidance

Planning guidance and Supplementary Planning Documents about green and blue spaces.

Protecting and enhancing Epping Forest

Find out what we are doing to protect and enhance Epping Forest.