Photo: Local Government Association – Development projects will be mandated to include at least 10% improvement in biodiversity by 2023. The UK government has committed itself to reversing the loss in biodiversity across the country by 2030 and has made provision in its “flagship” Environment Act 2021 for ensuring that each future development project deliversContinueContinue reading “Achieving Biodiversity Net Gain”
Category Archives: Biodiversity
Science Park Solar Power
A significant amount of our work on this project was investigating whether badgers from the local nature reserve were making use of the proposed site.
“Mini Forests” Spreading
“Mini forests” might make a valuable contribution to improving the biodiversity of nature within developments on housing and industrial estates, but can’t replace existing forests and woodland.
UK Environment Act 2021
The Environment Act 2021 provides umbrella coverage for a range of supporting legislation within each of UK’s nations.
Ancient Honeybees Discovered
The discovery of ancient bees is a reminder of the wonders still hidden in our habitats and that we should preserve and integrate them into development plans, rather than tearing them down.
The Age of Nature
If they are to avoid “bad press”, architects, planners, developers and builders will need to increase provision for our natural world in their projects, whether large or small.
Impact of Aberbargoed Development
Proposals to build houses next to the Aberbargoed Grasslands Nature Reserve, SAC and SSSI required more than usually detailed ecological surveys.
Riverside Tree Corridors
Can farmers and landowners be persuaded that the loss of a narrow strip of riverbank, populated by trees, will provide a win-win position for all concerned?
Planting for Butterflies
Adding foodplants for caterpillars and nectar-rich flowers for adults to your garden or wild space will give our declining butterfly populations a boost
Peatland Restoration Successes
UK peatland can improve biodiversity and store more carbon than all the forests in the UK, France and Germany combined, so it is pleasing to hear of some restoration successes.
JP Ecological Services 