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 is proud to announce the release of its latest report, "The BNG Report: Pricing & Key Insights - July 2024," which offers an in-depth analysis of current pricing trends and market insights in the Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) sector across England. This essential resource provides developers and suppliers with critical information to navigate the evolving BNG offsite unit market.

The portal allows smaller independent developers or larger developers with smaller projects to quickly purchase their BNG units and rapidly solve their BNG problem. Designed to be able to help guide developers through a simple 6 Step Solution, assumming you have an Ecology Report and DEFRA Metric, there’s no reason you can’t get this resolved in under 10 minutes.

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.

While the new regime will undoubtedly increase environmental and social value, there are immediate financial drawbacks for developers and landowners.

Each month we share news with you on the fantastic progress and comings and goings at Nattergals site in Boothby, Lincolnshire.

The Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) have two searchable directories of ecological consultants. To search the CIEEM directories.

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.

We recently hosted our first webinar on BNG and were joined by Nattergal’s Head of Natural Capital, Ivan de Klee.

Adding Value to existing relationships with the Biodiversity UK Partner Program

Each month we share news with you on the fantastic progress and comings and goings at Nattergals site in Boothby, Lincolnshire.

It’s been just over a month since Biodiversity Net Gain became mandatory. Here’s what we’ve learned.

This month we’re providing our latest guidance and advice, plus hosting a BNG Webinar to go through these points and help educate you on BNG and what your options are.

Each month we share news with you on the fantastic progress and comings and goings at our site in Boothby, Lincolnshire. It’s certainly been a busy month, here's some of the highlights

To make the new legislation from DEFRA much easier to understand, we’ve created this short summary for Developers and Ecologists to use to help inform their decision making on Biodiversity Net Gain.

As of the 1st January 2024, Biodiversity Net Gain is now a legal requirement for all planning applications in the UK.

Here we provide a simple guide on how to handle BNG for your forthcoming development plus some useful links to templates you may require to submit your Biodiversity Net Gain application.

New research from Shawbrook has revealed that 31% of developers are unaware of the new Biodiversity Net Gains regulations set to come into force this month.

As part of our ongoing partnership with Nattergal, Boothby Wildlands is the home to some of our first Bio Net Gain Units. Here's a bit more information about that site and restoration.