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What are the BNG rules around Aerodromes?
Near aerodromes, applicants must ensure that their actions fulfil the biodiversity objective and promote aviation safety.
Biodiversity Loss and Prevention - What is the data saying?
The UK has lost nearly half of its biodiversity since the Industrial Revolution. Read more about biodiversity loss statistics and the efforts to prevent it.
What is the Small Sites Metric?
As the UK moves towards mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) for new developments, many small-scale developers and homeowners are wondering how this will affect their projects. Enter the Small Sites..
What Biodiversity Net Gain Means for Developers
Navigating Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) from a developer's perspective can be daunting as the new mandate is specific, while also being broad and flexible in how the requirements may be....
What BNG means for Architects
In particular, BNG will require much earlier consideration of a site’s habitats and ecology than architects have previously been accustomed to. Here's how it may affect their work...
What Developments are Exempt from BNG?
The list of exemptions for the UK’s new Biodiversity Net Gain mandate are narrow and very specific, they have been laid out to ensure that BNG does not inhibit very small scale developments.
How Much is a Biodiversity Unit?
As the UK braces for the final enforcement of mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) mandates, it is essential to understand the cost implications for both developers and landowners
What Does Biodiversity Net Gain Mean for Landowners?
In this blog, we will explore what BNG means for landowners, and how they can benefit from the new regime that will be rolled out over the course of 2024.
What UK Landowners and Developers Need to Know About Local Nature Recovery Strategies
This blog post introduces you to what you need to know, reviews the requirements for biodiversity net gains, and highlights how you can benefit by being involved in the development of your Local Nature Recovery Strategy.
Indicator 3: Habitat connectivity in the wider countryside
In this blog, we’ll break down the current state of habitat connectivity, deep diving into National Statistics Indicator 3: Habitat connectivity in the wider countryside.
Indicator 2b. Habitats of European importance
In the following blog, a follow up to our last post on the second of England’s Biodiversity indicators, we'll zero in on Indicator 2b: The Status of Threatened Habitats – European Priority Habitats.
Indicator 2a: Threatened Habitats
In this blog post, we delve into the second of England’s Biodiversity indicators, which focuses on habitats
Extent and condition of protected areas
In this blog post, we delve into environmental conservation in England through one of the Government’s main indicators for assessing the state of Biodiversity.
New International Biodiversity Goals and Standards
It’s no surprise that significant international efforts have emerged to streamline biodiversity policies in different countries, mainstreaming their implementation at a global level.
The latest update on the UK’s Biodiversity Indicators
In recent blogs, we have delved into the history of the UK's biodiversity indicators. In this instalment, we will explore the various types of indicators and their evolving nature.
A Short History of the UK’s Biodiversity Indicators
In this blog, we will delve into the nature of the biodiversity indicators and explore their applications.
The Evolution of Biodiversity Policy in the UK: An overview of 70 years of legal developments
In this blog, we take a journey through the rich history of biodiversity policy in the UK and see how it has shaped our understanding and stewardship of the natural world.
New Zealand's Ambitious Biodiversity Plans: A Future Built on Innovation and Collaboration
In this blog, we will look at what the New Zealand Government is proposing and what it might mean for biodiversity policy there and in the wider world.
The Cost of Inaction, the Origins of Biodiversity Net Gain Policy
In this blog we look more at the origins of the BNG policy as we will delve into the UK’s Net Gain Impact Assessment.
Climate Change and Biodiversity Net Gain: Protecting Nature's Resilience in the UK
The urgency to address climate change has become increasingly apparent, with its far-reaching impacts on our planet and ecosystems
Understanding the EU's Approach to Biodiversity
In this blog we will explore the different laws and approaches and what the EU is hoping to achieve.
What are the different types of Biodiversity?
This blog will examine the academic concept of biodiversity – not the concepts utilised within the metric.
How do we measure Biodiversity and species richness?
Let’s dive in and get to grips with what biodiversity is and how it’s measured.
The Interconnection of Biodiversity and Human Well-being
Over time, a growing body of evidence has begun to spotlight the connection between engagement with the natural environment and improved well-being.
Increase Biodiversity in Your Home
Promoting biodiversity doesn't have to be a grand initiative solely for large corporations or governments - it can start from the comfort of your own home.
How does climate change affect biodiversity?
No matter how you look at it, it is clear climate change has had - and will continue to have - profound impacts on biodiversity.
Insights and Outcomes of the UK’s 2022 Biodiversity Indicators
In this blog, we will explore the objectives and background of the 2022 indicators, along with their key findings.
Understanding the Mitigation Hierarchy
From start to end, the mitigation hierarchy underpins every aspect of the new BNG regime. Understanding the hierarchy is key to successfully complying with the new requirements.
What is the Spatial Multiplier?
When it comes to preserving and enhancing biodiversity in development projects, this principle is key - and is built into the biodiversity metric via the spatial risk multiplier.
What Actually Counts Towards Your 10% Uplift in Biodiversity Net Gain?
This blog will explain what counts towards the required 10% uplift in BNG, highlighting the importance of striving for higher uplifts and using onsite solutions whenever possible.
How irreplaceable habitat works in BNG
In this blog, we explore the concept of irreplaceable habitats, their importance in maintaining ecosystems, and how they are safeguarded in BNG and in other government plans and policies.
Biodiversity collapse and the sixth mass extinction phase
In this blog post, we will discuss the various indicators of this collapse, its causes, and the urgent need for transformative change to reverse this dangerous trend.
The Challenges of Biodiversity Conservation
In this blog, we will explore biodiversity conservation challenges in greater detail, including habitat loss and fragmentation, climate change, invasive species, and governance and policy issues.
How do Biodiversity Credits Work?
In this blog, we'll explore what biodiversity credits are, how they work, and discuss the drawbacks of credits instead of biodiversity offsets through habitat enhancement measures.
Biodiversity Offsets for planning and development permissions
In this blog, we will explore what biodiversity offsetting is and how it may be implemented into Biodiversity Gain Plans to meet new UK national policy to preserve and protect biodiversity.