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New 14-Mile Nature Corridor Boosts London's Biodiversity

4/21/2026

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A new 14-mile nature corridor is being established in east London to boost biodiversity.
The corridor will connect Lee Valley Regional Park to the River Thames.
It will traverse Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Haringey, and Newham to link habitats.
The Wild Cities project, led by Initiative Earth, uses urban spaces as habitat patches.
The initiative supports the Mayor of London's local nature recovery strategy, prioritizing green corridors and pollinators.

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Story summary

A new 14-mile nature corridor is being established in east London to boost biodiversity.
The corridor will connect Lee Valley Regional Park to the River Thames.
It will traverse Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Haringey, and Newham to link habitats.
The Wild Cities project, led by Initiative Earth, uses urban spaces as habitat patches.
The initiative supports the Mayor of London's local nature recovery strategy, prioritizing green corridors and pollinators.