The UK Habitat Bank

Delivering Conservation Successes

Unlock Biodiversity Gains for Sustainable Development

Partner with the UK Habitat Bank for seamless Biodiversity Net Gain solutions. We empower developers, landowners, and local authorities to achieve their ecological goals.

We specialise in high-quality, strategically located habitat creation and long-term ecological management. We ensure your development projects lead to measurable improvements in biodiversity, supporting resilient ecosystems, thriving wildlife, and sustainable land use across the UK.

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What is Biodiversity Net Gain?

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is a UK government policy requiring developers in England to ensure that their projects leave the natural environment in a measurably better state than before development. This approach mandates a minimum 10% increase in biodiversity value compared to the pre-development baseline, as stipulated under Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, introduced by the Environment Act 2021 (Gov.UK, 2024).

What is a habitat bank?

A habitat bank is a designated area of land where habitats are created or enhanced to generate biodiversity units, which developers can purchase to meet their Biodiversity Net Gain obligations. This mechanism is part of the UK government's strategy to ensure that development projects result in a measurable improvement in biodiversity. These units help you meet your BNG obligations efficiently, driving biodiversity improvements beyond your development site. By investing in habitat banks, you contribute to healthier local ecosystems and support long-term environmental sustainability..​

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