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The UK is pioneering the enforcement of biodiversity gain to make up for our global biodiversity crisis, jeopardising the wellbeing..
Harriet Mackie
I’m a first-class Digital Media and Society graduate from the University of Sheffield with a strong interest in environmental policy and sustainability. I write clear, accessible blogs on topics like Biodiversity Net Gain, carbon accounting, emissions reduction, and green business practices.
The Biodiversity Net Gain Metric Explained
Here we explain in detail the cultivation of the Biodiversity Net Gain Metric (BNG Metric), its uses and its importance..
Habitat Banks – Definition, Creation and List of Types
Habitat Banks are a crucial part of the Biodiversity Net Gain policy, helping create and generate biodiversity units through habitat..
Examples of How Biodiversity Net Gain Can Be Achieved
The Biodiversity Net Gain policy has been in effect since 12th February 2024, meaning that developers now have to contribute..
Developments Exempt From Mandatory BNG
From January 2024 the new biodiversity net gain regulations will apply to many construction developments in the UK. Some smaller..
How does The Environment Act 2021 shape BNG Legislation?
In 2006, Natural England was created by an Act of Parliament to manage sustainable development in conserving and improving our..
What are Biodiversity Credits?
Biodiversity Credits allow developers and local planning authorities (LPAs) to make a financial contribution to compensate for the negative impacts..
The Official Government Statutory Biodiversity Credit Costs
The government has recently released their prices for the statutory costs for their biodiversity credits. Credits are different to Units..
Discovering the Animals of UK Lakes and Rivers
In the UK’s lakes and rivers, enchanting animals reside that contribute greatly towards our natural biodiversity. In biodiversity net gain,..
7 Ways Companies Can Reduce Their Environmental Impact
In our modern day and age companies and businesses must be environmentally conscious. As climate change has worsened to extremes—such..