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Find out how we can help you with end to end Biodiversity Net Gain delivery.
If you are a landowner looking to restore nature and learn more about Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), we are here to help.
The new BNG legislation means that developers must create or improve the natural habitat by 10 percent.
While this biodiversity boost is encouraged on site, it’s not always possible to deliver – which is where landowners, and offsite BNG comes in.
By enhancing or creating species rich habitats, you can generate income by selling biodiversity units to developers needing to offset biodiversity losses. Land can still be managed for purposes like grazing or hay cutting (depending on habitat type), with appropriate conditions to make sure biodiversity gains are sustained.
If you have unproductive land, improved grassland, or arable fields and you’re interested in restoring species-rich habitats, your land may be eligible for off-site BNG. However, not all land is suitable for Biodiversity Net Gain. To find out if your land is eligible, book a consultation with us today.
We partner with landowners across England to restore habitats and generate long-term revenue through (BNG). We are also leveraging this expertise to pioneer voluntary habitat banking schemes in Scotland and Wales. We offer end-to-end delivery, combining conservation expertise with legal assurance, to deliver high-integrity nature recovery.
We will work with you to co-design and manage projects that deliver measurable ecological uplift—backed by long-term support.
Whether you manage farmland, estates, or marginal land, we can help unlock new income streams while restoring biodiversity at scale.
We can handle every step, from ecological assessments to buyer matchmaking:
The Meadow Makers project launched in 2023 in partnership with National Highways.
National Highways has invested £8 million to work in partnership with us and landowners across England to deliver 600 biodiversity unit to create over 600 BNG units.
Over the coming years, we’ll be working with landowners to restore, create, and actively manage over 100 hectares of species-rich meadows — supporting long-term biodiversity gains through careful monitoring and stewardship.
This partnership work demonstrates how landowners can combine ecological stewardship with financial sustainability.
Find out how we’re working with UK charity Plantlife to help restore 100,000 hectares of species-rich grassland by 2030. Restoring these natural spaces is a vital part of meeting the urgent challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss.
Working with Plantlife and National Highways, Warren Farm is transforming underused pasture into vibrant wildflower meadows.
James Hawkins, Warren Farm: “This funding allows us to create a traditional meadow, boosting biodiversity while securing an income. It’s a win for nature, climate, and business.”
If you are interested in creating units, contact our team today and we will guide you through from initial inquiry to BNG unit delivery.
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Plantlife has been at the forefront of sustainable agriculture, working directly with farmers, calling on policymakers to support farmers in making sustainable choices and producing guidance.
We are developing the first grassland-specific toolkit to help farmers restore more species-rich grasslands and access alternative forms of finance.
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