The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is implementing and refining Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), a statutory requirement for developers to avoid harm to biodiversity and offset any remaining impacts through improvements. The scheme is active with recent consultations on implementation for minor developments, brownfield sites, and nationally significant infrastructure projects.
How the government plans to implement the Nature Restoration Fund.
How the government plans to implement the Nature Restoration Fund.
In response to: Defra’s biodiversity duty statement 2025
How Defra has met its biodiversity duties in England, Scotland and Wales.
How Defra has met its biodiversity duties in England, Scotland and Wales.
The first annual report on income generated from statutory credits since the biodiversity net gain policy was established in 2024.
A report highlighting how the UK Government is delivering its key commitments on climate and nature in an integrated way.
The document includes biodiversity metric data values and formulae which are used to calculate biodiversity value.
Action the government is taking to reduce the impact of nutrient pollution on protected sites and enable sustainable development.
How the government is working to protect and manage wildlife and areas of land, and protect biodiversity and ecosystems.