BioDiversity NetGain
Constructing Excellence North East in conjunction with Durham Wildlife Trust are delighted to invite you along to this cpd session discussing BioDiversity Net Gain.
Jim Cokill, Director, Durham Wildlife Trust will deliver a talk covering the basics of what Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is and what Durham Wildlife Trust can offer. The presentation will include a map of current Trust land holdings, the various approaches that can be taken, including habitat banks and bespoke services Durham Wildlife Trust can offer alongside the additional benefits provided by the Trust including social value and community involvement.
Biodiversity net gain (BNG) is a way of creating and improving natural habitats. BNG makes sure development has a measurably positive impact (‘net gain’) on biodiversity, compared to what was there before development.
You will need to understand the requirements of BNG if you’re a:
- Developer
- Local planning authority
- Land manager wanting to sell in the BNG market
Operating across County Durham, Darlington, Gateshead, Sunderland and South Tyneside, Durham Wildlife Trust manages more than 3000 acres of land at multiple locations. The Trust can deliver BNG for a wide range of habitat types, from grassland and scrub to more distinctive habitats and rivers and streams.
With over 50 years of land-management experience, Durham Wildlife Trust has the knowledge and skills required to ensure successful BNG implementation that supports nature’s recovery whatever the habitat type.
Durham Wildlife Trust and in-house consultancy Durham Wildlife Services can provide a full Biodiversity Net Gain service and the BNG units required. Services include:
- Initial ecological assessment of development site.
- DEFRA metric calculations and BNG reports for planning purposes.
- Provision of mitigation land for BNG delivery.
- Planning and implementation of habitat restoration and creation.
- Ongoing management and monitoring to ensure BNG requirements are met.
Whether the full service, support with one aspect, or opportunities to work in partnership the Trust welcomes all enquiries for more information about BNG.
To book your place please click here (this event is free to CENE Members / Non Members a fee of £25 is charged)