Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is the environmentally responsible, considerate and land-friendly that developers create and improve their development, to positively impact the development to give the best ‘impact’ possible for ‘net gain’ of the biodiversity in that area.
Why Do You Need BNG?
There are two key reasons for BNG:
(1) HABITAT MANAGEMENT
Ethical and responsible practice in today’s world of development.
The need to balance where and how we live, together with how we care for the environment is at the forefront of the planning process.
Habitat management is crucial for maintaining biodiversity, supporting healthy ecosystems and ensuring the long-term survival of various species.
This involves creating, restoring and enhancing natural habitats to benefit wildlife and contribute to the overall health of the environment.
Biodiversity
Healthy and diverse habitats support a wide range of plant and animal species, contributing to the overall biodiversity of the planet. By protecting and enhancing habitats, we can help prevent species extinctions and maintain the genetic diversity of ecosystems.
Ecosystem Services
Habitats provide essential services like clean air and water, pollination, climate regulation, and nutrient cycling, which are crucial for human health and well-being
Species Protection
Habitat management is essential for protecting endangered and threatened species by ensuring they have the resources they need to survive and reproduce
Ecosystem Resilience
Diverse and well-managed habitats are more resilient to environmental changes, such as climate change, and can better withstand natural disasters
Economic benefits
Diverse and well-managed habitats are more resilient to environmental changes, such as climate change, and can better withstand natural disasters