It published a series of handbooks, some on specific conservation issues, and some which gave detailed descriptions of Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINCs) in each borough.
The handbooks provided a basis for addressing nature conservation in the boroughs' Unitary Development Plans, and for policy decisions in planning and leisure services.
The GLC was abolished in 1986, but the work of the Ecology Team was carried on by the LEU, working to a joint committee of London boroughs, the London Ecology Committee.
In April 2000 the LEU was merged into the newly established Greater London Authority.
[1][2] Source:[3] Also: Building Green - A Guide to using plants on roofs, walls and pavements[4]