Biodiversity net gain action plans & opportunities for landowners

Biodiversity net gain, introduced by the Environment Act 2021, seeks to ensure natural habitat which is damaged through development is not just replaced but enhanced by at least a further 10%.

Arable land with low alternative use value may have the potential to generate income through biodiversity units meeting local developer requirements, whilst also benefitting the environment.

We identify opportunities for establishing biodiversity net gain schemes within rural estates where there is significant potential for biodiversity uplift, through habitat creation and enhancement and highly expected developer demand for biodiversity units. Our experts will liaise with the relevant local planning authority to understand their requirements; develop and negotiate contractual structures for the scheme to minimise the risks and liabilities; and broker the biodiversity units with developers.

Our comprehensive understanding and experience of biodiversity net gain in practice makes us best placed to determine the appropriate mechanism for delivering such a scheme, whether this is creating habitat to order or establishing a habitat bank.

As Basic Payment Scheme funding continues to reduce, selling biodiversity units is becoming a lucrative alternative for farmers.

Watch our video to hear how landowners can benefit from natural capital opportunities with potential significant rewards:

£10 million+

biodiversity units transacted during 2023

Leading consultancy

in the biodiversity offsetting and net gain market

SERVICE OPTIONS

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