Slight tweaks, same threat: Why the Planning and Infrastructure Bill still harms nature
The amendments are a small shift forward, but they don’t change the big picture. This is still a bad bill for nature – just slightly less damaging than before.
Blog: BNG
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With the new Government focused on growth, how can we ensure that development is sustainable, and truly supports nature’s recovery?
The policy of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) provides a key opportunity, but currently, exemption loopholes are undermining the policy, and must be addressed urgently if we are to deliver a nature-…
Biodiversity Net gain – aiming for more
Sarah Boswell, Senior Nature-Based Solutions Officer explains the principles of Biodiversity Net Gain and what it could mean for wildlife in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
Time for developments to deliver net gain for wildlife
It's time to ensure that developments give back more than they take from nature
What does net gain mean for our wildlife?
Today the government opened a consultation on making ‘biodiversity net gain’ essential for all developments