As developer consider the following before on purchasing BNG (Biodiversity Net Gain) units for your infrastructure project:

Understand BNG Units:

First and foremost, grasp the concept of BNG units. This is important because BNG units represent a quantifiable measure of biodiversity enhancement. They play a crucial role in achieving environmental goals and it is crucial for your development project planning requirements.

Evaluate Your Project:

Assess your specific infrastructure project. Consider its impact on the environment and local ecosystems. Are there opportunities to enhance biodiversity? This is important because with careful planning you could reduce your BNG expose and save yourselves money.

Onsite or Offsite?

Decide whether onsite or offsite BNG units suit your project better. Onsite solutions involve creating or improving natural habitats within your development area. We always recommend maximising the biodiversity onsite so as to limit your exposure to BNG offsetting requirements. Offsite options allow you to offset biodiversity elsewhere and this is where we come in. Contact Habitat Exchange today and we can offer advice around your options for offsite offsetting of BNG units.

Maintenance Obligations:

Remember that BNG commitments come with maintenance responsibilities. Whether you choose onsite or offsite units, you should plan for habitat upkeep over a 30-year period. If you choose Habitat Exchange to offset your BNG requirements we will take that commitment off your hands. Therefore you you can concentrate on your core business and the next development.

Collaborate and Plan Ahead:

Engage with experts early in your project so as to minimise your BNG requirement. We recommend speaking with consultants, landowners, and local authorities because efficient early planning ensures successful BNG implementation and reduced costs. Habitat Exchange offer BNG and early architectural planning consultancy. Please feel free to reach out to us for more information.