The Trust is pulling out all the stops to get ready for a new piece of legislation which is coming into force in January 2024. Called Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), the legislation was introduced in…
Today’s announcement from Government weakens nature-positive planning.
Following public consultation, the Government has recently announced changes to the rules that require developments to leave nature in a better state (at least a 10% uplift in their biodiversity…
From Monday 12th February, a new era for nature positive development begins when Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) will become mandatory for major developments in England.
The Government is asking for public views on proposals to remove BNG requirements for small sites — minor, medium and brownfield - which make up most developments. It significantly undermines…
With Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) transforming how nature recovery is delivered across England, practitioners, landowners and conservation organisations recently gathered at Chillington Estate in…
Work is now well underway across several sites in North Staffordshire as part of the SUNRISE (Stoke and Urban Newcastle Rediscovering Its Secret Environment) Project to improve habitats,…
