When mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain landed in 2024, most developers had more questions than answers. This guide sets out the practical BNG advice for developers that makes the difference between a smooth process and an expensive delay.

‘Individual trees’ refers to trees that are not part of a woodland or other habitat primarily characterised by trees. They can be either urban or rural - the classification depends on the surrounding habitat's degree of urbanisation. 

For many developers and landowners, the question isn’t whether to comply - it’s how to do so efficiently and without unnecessary cost. That’s where outside biodiversity net gain services come in. This guide explains what they cover, why they matter, and why professional support has become essential rather than optional.

Ian explains the driving force behind our inaugural BNG Industry Report: "We feel pretty strongly at Biodiversity Units that we're part of an industry, and it's a new fledgling industry. I should say it's a bloody brilliant industry as well right. It is re-wilding and restoring nature across England."

As part of our Habitat Spotlight Series, we’re taking a closer look at Mixed Scrub. The BNG Metric recognises at least eight scrub habitat types, read the blog to learn more.

We’re taking a closer look at the different habitat types that frequently come up in biodiversity assessments, planning discussions, and habitat creation projects. First up is Other Neutral Grassland (ONG) - a commonly occurring but often misunderstood habitat.

The BNG Industry Report July 2025 draws insights from 33 habitat bank businesses across England, representing over 21,000 acres of land dedicated to biodiversity enhancement and nature recovery.

Our analysis of price trends from 77 Habitat Banks provides the market intelligence you need to secure the right units at the right price - plus many more BNG industry insights.

At a recent London Stock Exchange panel on natural capital investing, industry leaders - including our CEO Ian Hambleton - gathered to discuss how businesses can navigate this transformation while achieving both environmental impact and commercial returns. 

A common pain point we hear from developers, ecologists and planning consultants is the complexity of completing the Biodiversity Game Plan (BGP) – a crucial document required for planning sign-off under Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) rules.

One of the most overlooked ways to reduce your Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) liability as a developer is right there in your site boundary drawings — your red line and your blue line.

Ian joined the Environmental Analyst deep-dive session on “BNG in Action: Lessons Learned from the First Year of Mandatory Implementation” with Vicky Newlove from Lucion

Marking one year since the introduction of mandatory BNG in planning applications, this report tracks price shifts, supply availability, and emerging trends that will shape the market in 2025 and beyond.

Our mission is to give you BNG Certainty. Which is why we have created a range of helpful Guides and Educational Content. We thought we’d collate our favourites, based on feedback.

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is transforming how we approach development and the environment, but misconceptions persist. To separate fact from fiction, Nick White, Principal Advisor - Net Gain at Natural England, created the #BNGAdventCalendar. This invaluable resource dispels myths and clarifies truths about BNG, now summarised for you by Biodiversity Units UK.

This post is a summary of our recent Lunch & Learn session, where our founder Ian Hambleton walked through the full BNG buying process - from legislation to paperwork to pricing - using what we call the BNG Blueprint.

One of the key learnings from our projects - such as Brentwood - is that Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution.

These are 5 ‘building blocks’ that any property developer - large or small - can follow to get a good outcome both for the bottom line, and the environment.

The October 2024 Pricing Report from Biodiversity Units UK provides a detailed analysis of trends in the Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) market. Drawing on data from 46 habitat banks, it sheds light on price movements and market conditions as developers increasingly integrate BNG into their projects.

In a post-Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) world, the role of a Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan (HMMP) is more crucial than ever for developers and planning consultants.