Biodiversity
Net Gain
Creating better places for development and nature.
Development and nature do not have to compete. Done well, they make each other stronger.
At Biofarm, we help developers deliver off site Biodiversity Net Gain through our own network of habitat banks. We create habitats, generate biodiversity units and manage every habitat for at least 30 years.
Every biodiversity unit starts with a Biofarm habitat.
Biodiversity Net Gain at a glance
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Mandatory for most qualifying developments in England, subject to defined exemptions.
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A minimum 10 percent increase in biodiversity.
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Measured using the statutory biodiversity metric.
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Can be delivered on site, off site or through a combination of both.
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Off site habitats must be managed for at least 30 years.
What is Biodiversity Net Gain?
Biodiversity Net Gain is an approach to development that leaves biodiversity in a measurably better state than it was before development began.
For most developments in England, this means achieving at least a 10 percent increase in biodiversity, measured using the statutory biodiversity metric.
The principle is simple.
Development should not only reduce its impact on nature. Done well, it creates places where people, wildlife and communities can all thrive.
The minimum biodiversity increase for most qualifying developments in England
Breaking down the walls, so you can build them.
Delivering Biodiversity Net Gain has become an important part of successful development.
We work alongside developers, planning consultants and project teams to understand your Biodiversity Net Gain requirements and deliver professionally managed off site Biodiversity Net Gain through habitat banks.
It doesn’t have to be complicated.
Just practical advice, transparent pricing and a partnership that lasts long after planning permission has been granted.
Where off site Biodiversity Net Gain is the right solution, we’ll help you secure the biodiversity units your project needs with confidence.
No black box solutions.
BNG that’s designed to get approved
Biofarm doesn’t just advise on Biodiversity Net Gain. We create it.
Working with landowners across England, we identify suitable land, create thriving habitats, generate biodiversity units and manage every habitat bank for at least 30 years.
That means one accountable partner from your first conversation through to long term habitat management, monitoring and reporting.
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We work alongside you from the earliest conversations, helping shape a Biodiversity Net Gain strategy that supports planning, delivery and long term compliance.
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Working closely with landowners, we identify suitable sites that are locally relevant, strategically located and capable of delivering meaningful Biodiversity Net Gain through professionally managed habitat banks.
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Our ecologists and habitat specialists design, establish and restore habitats that generate measurable biodiversity units, tailored to the ecological and planning requirements of your development.
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Every habitat bank is professionally managed, monitored and reported on for a minimum of 30 years, ensuring Biodiversity Net Gain continues to deliver lasting value for your development, local communities and nature.
How we’ll support your project
Every development is different, but our approach is always built around the same principles.
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Understand your project.
We begin by understanding your development, planning position and Biodiversity Net Gain requirements.
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Identify the right solution.
We’ll help identify the right off site Biodiversity Net Gain solution for your project.
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Secure biodiversity units.
We’ll guide you through securing biodiversity units from the most appropriate habitat bank.
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Create, manage and monitor habitats.
We’ll guide you through securing biodiversity units from the most appropriate habitat bank.
National by nature, local by design
With partnerships across England, we’re creating a growing network of habitat banks that support development while delivering meaningful nature recovery where it matters most.
Every habitat bank is designed around local priorities, ecological opportunity and the needs of the developments it supports.
When is off site Biodiversity Net Gain the right solution?
Every development is different, and the most appropriate Biodiversity Net Gain strategy will depend on the type of development, site characteristics and the current regulatory framework.
For many developments, professionally managed off site biodiversity units provide a practical, efficient and commercially attractive solution.
Biofarm works with developers to identify the most appropriate approach and, where off site delivery is the right option, provides biodiversity units through our own professionally managed habitat banks.
Development doesn’t have to cost the earth
Successful Biodiversity Net Gain has to work environmentally. It also has to work commercially.
We believe in fair, transparent pricing and practical advice that helps developers make informed decisions from the outset.
Our lean operating model creates value for developers while ensuring landowners are fairly rewarded and habitats are professionally managed for the long term.
Explore our Habitat Banks
Every biodiversity unit begins with a real place. Across England, we’re creating a growing network of habitat banks that support development while delivering long term biodiversity gains.Frequently asked by developers
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The earlier the better.
Engaging Biofarm during site appraisal or the early planning stages provides greater flexibility and helps avoid unnecessary delays.
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Yes.
We regularly work as part of a wider project team, complementing your planning consultants and ecologists with specialist off site Biodiversity Net Gain expertise.
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Biodiversity units measure the biodiversity value created through habitat enhancement and are assessed using the statutory biodiversity metric.
Biofarm creates and manages habitat banks that generate biodiversity units for qualifying developments.
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Every Biofarm habitat bank is professionally managed, monitored and reported on for a minimum of 30 years.
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Off site Biodiversity Net Gain enables developers to secure biodiversity units where on site delivery is not possible or not the preferred solution.
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Every project is different.
We believe in fair, transparent pricing and provide clear guidance from the outset.
Let’s talk about your project.
Whether you’re at site appraisal, preparing a planning application or looking to secure biodiversity units, we’d love to hear about your plans.
Together, we’ll help your project move forward while creating places where nature can thrive for generations to come.
Your success is ours too
Our transparent model is built for mutual commercial benefit.
Secure
investment
We ring-fence funds to protect your investment and habitats.
Leave your own legacy
Shape the landscape in a way that truly matters.
Pushing for progress
More than responding to policy, we have a seat at the table.