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BNG from a planning perspective – what you really need to know

BNG from a planning perspective – what you really need to know

We are now 9 months on from the introduction of mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), which requires all developments to demonstrate a minimum 10% net gain for biodiversity.

So how have local planning authorities learned and adapted over this period and what are the ecology requirements to support BNG applications?

Great Crested Newt Survey FAQ

Great Crested Newt Survey FAQ

It is that time of year again when ecologists emerge from hibernation and look to plan surveys for the coming season. The first milestone are Great Crested Newts with the survey season spread between mid-March and mid-June.