Publication C776a Biodiversity net gain. Good practice principles for development. A practical guide

Publication Year

2019

Document Status

Current

Abstract

This guide provides practical advice for achieving Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) in UK land and freshwater environments, ensuring development leaves biodiversity in a better state than before. It outlines good practice principles, including application of the mitigation hierarchy, stakeholder engagement, measurable outcomes, and long-term management, and applies to all scales and types of development across the project life cycle. The document supports developers, local planning authorities, and other stakeholders by offering frameworks for integrating BNG into planning, design, construction, and monitoring. It also presents the business case for BNG, technical notes on metrics and policy alignment, and case studies demonstrating implementation. Emphasizing transparency, proportionality, and sustainability, the guide aims to embed biodiversity enhancement as a core component of development practice.

Document History

Based on research project RP 1048.

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