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Tools and guides for measuring the biodiversity value of habitat for biodiversity net gain (BNG).
To ensure that your project is still compliant with guidance and that your…
Planning practice guidance on biodiversity net gain. Biodiversity net gain is a way of creating and improving biodiversity by requiring development to have a positive impact (‘net gain’) on biodiversity.
A guide to the types of development that will be exempt from the mandatory biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements.
Guidance on what BNG is and how it affects land managers, developers and local planning authorities.
When and how to measure a habitat or development’s impact on biodiversity.
Check if your import, export or re-export needs a permit or certificate under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
How to identify, stop the spread and dispose of Japanese knotweed in England.
Annual laboratory confirmed UK sightings of the yellow-legged hornet, also known as Asian hornet (Vespa velutina).
The prices of statutory biodiversity credits from the date biodiversity net gain (BNG) becomes mandatory.
When and how you need to register your item or apply for an exemption certificate to deal in ivory.
How land managers, developers, local planning authorities and responsible bodies can enter into a legal agreement for biodiversity net gain.
How to report dead wild birds.
List of priority habitats and species in England (‘Section 41 habitats and species’) for public bodies, landowners and funders to use for biodiversity conservation.
Register for a licence to survey great crested newts for research, conservation or development projects.
What you need to do as a developer to meet biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements.
How local planning authorities can ensure that developers and land managers meet the requirements for biodiversity net gain (BNG).
Information for developers and local planning authorities explaining statutory biodiversity credits, and the process of buying them.
What you need to do if you find, own or look after a listed invasive non-native (alien) animal in England and Wales.
What to include in a habitat management and monitoring plan (HMMP) to improve biodiversity for the long term.
How to sell biodiversity units to developers for biodiversity net gain: explore the market, register a gain site and record allocations.
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