"We are at the eighth month anniversary of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). So, what have we learnt, and what still needs to be done?"

"Of all the industries, farming has perhaps the greatest longevity. Being a way of life, many farmers have worked the land for a lifetime. It’s also an industry that neither is, nor can afford to be, stuck in the past. "

"The habitat survey window opened in April (and ends in October) so now is the time for landowners and land managers to undertake a phase one habitat survey to establish a baseline for any Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) projects. "

"Biodiversity net gain (BNG) was introduced by the Environment Act 2021. It is an approach to planning and development that aims to ensure development leaves the natural environment in a measurably better state than it was before."

"The term biodiversity net gain (BNG) has been on the radar of landowners and developers for several years now, but in January 2024 the new legislation is finally due to come into effect."

"How the accreditation system supports woodland creation across the country"

"The latest policy update provides some welcome clarity, but there are still unanswered questions."

"Sustainability and leisure provide opportunities to diversify"