Experience shows that biodiversity net gain measures cannot be “bolted on” at the end of development work, but must be planned and managed from the outset.
Category Archives: Mitigations
Bats and Development
The presence of bats in a building is unlikely to prevent development but will require good planning, specialist advice and a licence to ensure bats are protected.
More Bee Bus Shelters
Green roofs on purpose-designed bus shelters provide nectar islands in our cities and towns for endangered bees and other pollinators, and installations are spreading.
Bird Nests & Developers
Bird nests are protected under the Wildlife & Countryside Act, so development projects might need surveys and management activities to protect breeding birds and to avoid breaching the law.
Moths vs Light Pollution
Light pollution is significantly reducing numbers of caterpillars across the UK, so sound artificial lighting policies must be adopted during development projects.
Moss Concrete
Will “moss concrete” provide worthwhile benefits in the fight to remove carbon dioxide from our atmosphere? At present, the “jury is out”
Bee Bricks – A Solution?
Bee bricks are being touted as a solution to the bee-housing problems caused by destruction of their natural homes. However, is the situation that straight forward?
Light Pollution and Nature
Light pollution is now recognised as having significant adverse impacts on humans and wildlife, as well as wasting energy and adding to atmospheric carbon levels.
Pollinators need Woods and Hedgerows
Carefully managed woodland and hedgerow creation could play a vital role in regenerating pollinator populations, alongside the restoration of wildflower meadows and organic farming with mass-flowering crops.
Change of Use Assessment
Surveys to inform a bid for a change of use planning permission submission for a long disused area of grazing land with a variety of priority habitats established on it?
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