CA Ecology supports project teams with the ecology and biodiversity requirements of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). Our experienced ecologists can work alongside developers, planners, landscape architects and other project professionals to assess existing habitats, identify biodiversity opportunities and provide the ecological evidence needed to support the BNG process.
Our BNG support can include:
- Baseline habitat surveys and assessment using the current Statutory Biodiversity Metric
- Identification and mapping of existing habitats and their ecological value
- Advice on avoiding and minimising impacts to habitats
- Identification of opportunities to enhance and create habitats
- Biodiversity Metric calculations and review of BNG proposals
- Advice on achieving and demonstrating the required level of Biodiversity Net Gain
- Habitat management and monitoring requirements
- Production and review of Biodiversity Gain Plans and Habitat Management and Monitoring Plans
- Ecological input throughout the planning and development process
We provide practical, proportionate and commercially focused ecological advice, helping project teams understand the BNG requirements and identify achievable opportunities for biodiversity enhancement from the outset.
BNG requirements and guidance continue to evolve, so our advice is based on the current statutory requirements, Biodiversity Metric and associated guidance applicable to the project.
Contact us to discuss how CA Ecology can support your project with Biodiversity Net Gain.