Recent news and articles about BNG.
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.
Nattergal’s Boothby - Rewilding Diaries - March 2024
Each month we share news with you on the fantastic progress and comings and goings at Nattergals site in Boothby, Lincolnshire.
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.
Introducing Biodiversity Units UK’s Partner Program
Adding Value to existing relationships with the Biodiversity UK Partner Program
Nattergal’s Boothby, Rewilding Diaries - February 2024
Each month we share news with you on the fantastic progress and comings and goings at Nattergals site in Boothby, Lincolnshire.
Biodiversity Net Gain - 1 month on / what we’ve learned
It’s been just over a month since Biodiversity Net Gain became mandatory. Here’s what we’ve learned.
Developer Friendly Advice on BNG - What you need to do and when?
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.
Rewilding Diaries - January 2024
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
Biodiversity Net Gain - The new legislation & what it means for your development?
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.
BNG is now a legal requirement for all planning applications!
As of the 1st January 2024, Biodiversity Net Gain is now a legal requirement for all planning applications in the UK.
Our Simple 5 Step Guide to solving BNG for your development
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.
A third of developers remain in the dark over Biodiversity Net Gain regulations
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.
Boothby Wildlands - Site Introduction
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.
Why are Nattergal’s BNG Units considered to be of the highest integrity?
Nattergal is a company set up specifically to deliver nature recovery at scale and in perpetuity, providing vital benefits for society. Their BNG units contribute to landscape scale rewilding projects delivering huge biodiversity gains through the restoration of natural processes. The team are dedicated to pioneering natural capital funding to deliver large scale rewilding projects founded on data, monitoring and true biodiversity uplift.
BNG launch moved to January 2024
Originally scheduled for implementation in November 2023, the rollout of Biodiversity Net Gain has been pushed back a few months to January 2024.
Charlie Burrell: A Champion of Biodiversity and Rewilding at Knepp Castle Estate
In a world grappling with environmental challenges, there are individuals who rise to the occasion and make a profound impact. Charlie Burrell is one such person who has become a beacon of hope for biodiversity and rewilding in the United Kingdom.
The Critical Role of Biodiversity: Protecting the UK and Combating Climate Change
Biodiversity, the incredible variety of life on Earth, plays a fundamental role in maintaining the health and balance of our planet's ecosystems. In the United Kingdom, the preservation of biodiversity is not only crucial for the conservation of natural heritage but also for mitigating and adapting to climate change. In this blog post, we will explore the numerous benefits of biodiversity for the UK and its vital role in preventing climate change.

