Recent news and articles about BNG.
Guide : Purchasing Large Site BNG Units
We’ve created this guide for purchasing Large Site BNG Units. We categorise Large Site BNG as anything over 0.10 (10 hundredths of a BNG Unit) up to 100 unit mega developments.
Guide : Purchasing Small Site BNG Units
We’ve created this guide for purchasing Small Site BNG Units. We categorise Small Site BNG as anything between 0.01 (1 Hundredth of a BNG Unit) and 0.10 (10 hundredths of a BNG Unit).
What Developments are Exempt from BNG?
The list of exemptions for the UK's new Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) mandate is very narrow and specific. These exemptions ensure that BNG does not hinder very small-scale developments. It's important to note that exemptions are designed to be exceptions, not the rule. Below, we provide a brief explanation and examples of the types of developments that are exempt.
Biodiversity Units UK - Off Site BNG Explained for Developers
Each stage of the process can vary depending on how quickly we receive information from you, but assuming we have anything we need we aim to help you solve your BNG problem within 5 days.
The Potential Impact of the new BNG regime on Property Values
While the new regime will undoubtedly increase environmental and social value, there are immediate financial drawbacks for developers and landowners.
Biodiversity Net Gain - How to find an ecological consultant ?
The Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) have two searchable directories of ecological consultants. To search the CIEEM directories.
Expected BNG Pricing and How The Market Will Evolve
With BNG coming into law, we examine how pricing of units and the market for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) will evolve, helping developers understand their options and risks in 2024 and beyond.
Our Webinar on Biodiversity Net Gain
We recently hosted our first webinar on BNG and were joined by Nattergal’s Head of Natural Capital, Ivan de Klee.
        
        
      
    
    BNG Pricing Report - February 2025
The February Pricing Report from Biodiversity Units UK provides a detailed analysis of trends in the Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) market. Use the link below to get a copy to your inbox.

