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GuideBiodiversity Net Gain

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  1. Biodiversity Net Gain in the Planning Process
  2. How is Biodiversity Net Gain Measured?
  3. Biodiversity Net Gain Requirements for Development Proposals
  4. How to Achieve Biodiversity Net Gain?
  5. How is Biodiversity Net Gain Legally Secured and Monitored?
  6. Habitat Banks
  7. Clearing Sites in Advance (deliberate degradation)
  8. Biodiversity Gain Plan
  9. FAQ
  10. Resources

10. Resources

Useful Resources

  • Understanding biodiversity net gain
  • Meet biodiversity net gain requirements: steps for developers
  • Planning Practice Guidance on Biodiversity Net Gain - GOV.UK
  • Statutory Biodiversity Metric Tools and Guides
  • Biodiversity Gain Plan Template
  • Natural England Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan Templates and Guides
  • Natural England BNG Blog
  • BNG Online

 

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Last updated 29 May 2026

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