What's quite interesting in our data is that these small sites make up maybe 30% of the leads coming into our business, but only 8% of the actual total unit sales. That's because they're all such small amounts.

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.

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. 

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

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.