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This year on National Meadows Day, we are campaigning for the protection of irreplaceable meadows – and we need your help!
Our wildflower meadows are a powerful ally in the fight against climate change – but they are in trouble!
“Will you help protect and restore irreplaceable habitats?”
Our corporate partners benefit from 35 years of experience in nature restoration so they can achieve real impact.
Become a Plantlife member today and together we will rebuild a world rich in plants and fungi
If you are looking to find out more about purchasing Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Units, we are here to help.
Whether you’re a developer, infrastructure provider, or corporate buyer, we can support you through every stage.
The new BNG legislation requires developers to create or enhance habitats that deliver at least a 10% biodiversity uplift.
While this biodiversity boost is encouraged on site, it’s not always possible to deliver – which is where landowners, and offsite BNG comes in.
At Plantlife, our mission is to secure a world rich in plants and fungi. That’s why we don’t just meet Biodiversity Net Gain requirements, we exceed them. Our Nature Plus BNG Units go beyond metrics — they’re designed to deliver meaningful, lasting benefits for nature, backed by expert stewardship and science.
We are a conservation charity, and that means we’re in this for nature not profits. Every pound we earn goes straight back into protecting and restoring the natural world. We are driven by our mission, not the market. That’s why landowners, developers and public bodies trust us to deliver BNG with integrity and care for the long term.
With more than 30 years of hands-on conservation experience restoring habitats and protecting wild plants and fungi across the UK – and we’re just getting started. Plantlife brings unique credibility, deep ecological expertise, and a long-term vision to every project.
Here’s what sets us apart:
Whether you’re a developer, infrastructure provider, or corporate buyer, we support you through every stage: BNG solutions and acquisition – including building a pipeline of projects and units to fulfil your needs – plus reporting and long-term ecological stewardship.
We offer a pipeline of biodiversity units for:
All of our projects are backed by long-term stewardship and science. We work in species recovery and landscape connectivity and support ecosystem services like pollination, water quality, and climate resilience.
All BNG units are open to site visits and third-party verification which ensures transparency and builds trust.
Every project meets the ‘Plantlife Standard’, our rigorous due diligence process that guarantees the integrity and sustainability of biodiversity units.
Join us for an aerial view of the countryside, and see what it could look like if we worked with nature.
Partnering with expert landowners, we deliver high-integrity, fully quantified biodiversity gains through saleable BNG units. We’re constantly adding new landholdings, offering a range of investment and purchase options to suit your needs. We work with landowners to develop ecological restoration projects across multiple regions, creating measurable, long-term biodiversity benefits.
Contact our team today and we’ll guide you through from initial inquiry right through to BNG unit delivery.
The £8m Meadow Makers project launched in 2023 in partnership with National Highways. This partnership will create over 600 BNG units, working with landowners from Dartmoor to North Yorkshire to restore, create, and manage 100 hectares of species-rich meadows over the coming years.
Together, we’ll ensure these habitats are not only restored but also monitored and maintained to deliver lasting biodiversity gains.
“This funding allows us to create a traditional meadow, boosting biodiversity while securing an income. It’s a win for nature, climate, and business.” — James Hawkins, Landowner, Warren Farm
“We’re committed to significantly improving biodiversity near our road network, and the partnership with Plantlife will be a vital step in delivering a more sustainable road network that protects and enhances the environment”— Andy Jinks, Regional Director, National Highways
Find out more about the Meadow Makers project here.
Talk to our team to explore how we can support you to purchase Biodiversity Net Gain Units and deliver real, measurable gains for nature.
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