Habitat Bank focus
We are proud to partner with the nationally renowned team at Biofarm, consistent leaders in the creation of high quality off-site BNG units.
Delivering landscape-scale biodiversity enhancement across Southern England
BioFarm operates a growing network of habitat banks focused on delivering high-quality Biodiversity Net Gain solutions across Southern England. Combining ecological restoration with long-term land stewardship, BioFarm works with developers, landowners, and planning professionals to provide reliable biodiversity unit supply backed by strong operational capability and transparent delivery processes.
With a focus on landscape-scale habitat creation and practical delivery, BioFarm supports projects ranging from residential development through to strategic infrastructure schemes.
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Our team is always available to talk to you about your project - just email info@biodiversityunits.com or call 0203 105 0776
| Key facts | |
|---|---|
| Habitat Banks | 12+ |
| Counties Covered | 8 |
| Habitat Types | 15+ |
| Units Available | Dynamic Availability |
| Years Operating | 5+ Years |
| Projects Supported | 100+ |
Regional Coverage
BioFarm operates habitat banks across key regions of Southern England, with strong coverage throughout the South East and expanding delivery capability into adjacent counties.
The organisation focuses on delivering locally relevant Biodiversity Net Gain solutions aligned with planning authority expectations, ecological priorities, and long-term habitat recovery goals.
Their growing habitat network enables developers to access strategically located biodiversity units while maintaining strong ecological connectivity and regional relevance.
📍 Strong South East coverage
📍 Multi-county habitat network
📍 Strategic ecological restoration sites
📍 Local authority alignment experience
📍 Growing regional habitat pipeline
Overall Rating Summary ⭐ 4.7 / 5 — High Confidence Supplier
The Biodiversity Units Supplier Rating provides a simple way to compare habitat bank providers using a consistent set of assessment criteria. Each supplier is reviewed across areas including habitat quality, communication, transaction experience, documentation and commercial flexibility to produce an overall confidence score. The rating reflects Biodiversity Units’ professional assessment and experience of working with the supplier and is designed to improve transparency for developers and consultants.
| Category | Rating | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| BNG Quality | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Supplier shows a strong focus on habitat quality, ecological integrity and long-term land management, alongside commercial delivery. |
| Communication | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Fast developer engagement, responsive communication and quick turnaround on questions and quote requests. |
| Transaction Record | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Well-structured due diligence materials and supporting documentation. Experienced provider who has completed allocations previously. |
| Flexibility | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Willing to discuss different reservation structures, payment terms and commercial approaches where required. |
Habitat Types
BioFarm delivers a diverse portfolio of habitat creation and enhancement projects designed to support a wide range of Biodiversity Net Gain requirements. Their habitat strategy focuses on long-term ecological resilience, practical delivery, and landscape-scale restoration opportunities.
| Habitat Type | Availability | Regions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Species-rich Grassland | High | South East | Core habitat offering |
| Woodland Creation | Medium | Southern England | Expanding supply |
| Wetland Habitat | Medium | Select strategic sites | Long-term restoration focus |
| Scrub Mosaic | High | Multiple counties | Integrated habitat networks |
| Native Hedgerows | High | Regional delivery | Connectivity enhancement |
| Habitat Mosaic Projects | Medium | Select schemes | Landscape-scale approach |
“We believe biodiversity units should contribute to long-term ecological recovery, not simply offset development impacts” — Biofarm
Due Diligence Checklist
As part of our supplier onboarding process, we conduct a structured due diligence review of each habitat bank provider. The results below summarise the information and evidence provided, helping buyers compare suppliers using a consistent set of criteria. This information is provided in good faith to improve market transparency and should be considered alongside your own due diligence.
| Due Diligence Checks | |
|---|---|
| Legal Agreements | Reviewed |
| Land Control | Verified |
| Monitoring Framework | Reviewed |
| Insurance Cover | Reviewed |
| Maintenance Bond | Verified |
Reservation & Commercial Terms
BioFarm supports commercially practical transaction structures designed to help developers manage procurement timelines, planning risk, and project delivery requirements. Reservation structures and staged purchasing arrangements may be available depending on project scale and habitat availability.
Our team is always available to talk to you about your project - just email info@biodiversityunits.com or call 0203 105 0776
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