A new study has examined the effectiveness of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) policy in England, finding key issues that should be addressed by Natural England as the policy is rolled ... more
In our increasingly tech-driven world, data centres have become integral to powering our digital infrastructure. Their rapid expansion, however, has given rise to pressing environm... more
With Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements coming into force from January 2024, this post explains a core component of BNG: habitat banking. more
Building development has been a significant driver of habitat loss in the UK for decades. As part of the government’s commitment to securing nature’s recovery and protecting 30% of... more
In 2019 the UK government made legal commitments to significantly reduce the nation’s greenhouse gas emissions and set the target of achieving Net Zero by 2050. To help achieve thi... more
Globally, concerns about the potential threats of climate change to societies is continuing to rise. Many governments, companies and other organisations are seeking to reduce their... more
I was lucky enough to be on the delegate list at last week’s Oxford Farming Conference. Not having attended before, I was struck by the prestige of the buildings that held us, the ... more
Understanding why, how and when an ecology survey should be carried out is important before starting work on a project that might affect the biodiversity of a site. more
By November 2023, obligations for developers, councils and communities to consider biodiversity net gain (BNG) for planning proposals are expected to come into effect. more
By November 2023, obligations for developers, councils and communities to consider biodiversity net gain (BNG) for planning proposals are expected to come into effect. more