For further information in relation to the issues raised in this briefing, or to discuss the Biodiversity Net Gain scheme and how it may affect you, please contact sustainability partner, Ben Stansfield, Ben Sasson (associate) or any member of the Planning and Environment team. Related insights ...
On 7 June, DEFRA opened a consultation on a net gain scheme for the marine environment to complement the one already in place for terrestrial habitats. It closes on 30 August. Industries that are likely to come under its umbrella will be any that are subject to marine licensing regulations,...
3. Ecological surveys Conducting regular ecological surveys to assess the biodiversity value of the site and track changes over time. 4. Community engagement Involving local communities and stakeholders in biodiversity conservation initiatives and raising awareness about the importance of biodiversity. 5. S...
Using green and brown roofs to achieve Biodiversity Net Gain especially on urban sites where there can be limited space at ground level
This not only benefits biodiversity, but also often makes the scheme more appealing to decision makers. How biodiversity net gain can be delivered At Buro Happold our team has been working with the BNG process since the initial release of the BETA metric in 2012. Since 2019, our nature an...
Do you need a constructed wetland, wildlife corridor, or planting scheme? We use robust scientific evidence to inform our advice and support our multidisciplinary assessments, including habitat assessments, environmental and social impact assessments, and wildlife assessments. These inform our green infrast...
According to a new policy called the “Biodiversity net gain”,local house-building companies are now required to offset their negative impacts on biodiversity by purchasing creditsgenerated by farmers who switch from agricultural production to some kind of conservation land use. “This scheme...
NRS Saredon Aggregates appealed the council's decision, and a planning inquiry was held in February and March 2023. The planning inquiry heard that the scheme would deliver more than 39% biodiversity net gain. However, when assessing whether there were very special circumstances outweighing the ...
Official participation in the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS) It is said that obtaining and selling credits for the CO2 absorption value of existing forest resources not only creates a new source of revenue, but also contributes to climate change measures and biodiversity conservation....
(no net loss). … The book concludes by calling for an EU initiative to realise a biodiversity offsets scheme. It provides a very good overview of the range of existing approaches, while clearly showing that most MemberStates are still very much at a rudimentary stage.” (Translated from ...