Natural England | Biodiversity Net Gain: guest insights on planning BNG for small sites

Natural England’s Biodiversity Net Gain: guest insights on planning BNG for small sites blog features industry experts sharing their top tips. They are:

• Julia Baker CEnv, Technical Director, Nature Services, Mott MacDonald
• Isabelle Carter, Regional Director and Landscape Architect, Stride Treglown
• Emma Toovey, Chief Ecology Officer, Environment Bank

Excerpt:

Julia Baker CEnv – Mott MacDonald

Everything counts when it comes to nature. Through mandatory BNG, small developments certainly have an important role in supporting nature’s recovery and enhancement.

Some might think space is too limited to create habitats, and space for habitats to establish and thrive is critical. But there are a surprising number of ways to generate BNG within small developments. What’s great is that with mandatory BNG, we’re exploring all possible options to enhance and create wildlife habitats within small developments.