Secure off site biodiversity units
Secure the right biodiversity units, in the right place.
When your development requires off-site BNG, success is not simply about securing biodiversity units. It is about securing the right units, in the right location, with confidence they will support your planning strategy.
Every biodiversity unit starts with a Biofarm habitat.
We work with landowners to create habitats that generate biodiversity units, then manage every habitat bank for at least 30 years.
Why the right biodiversity units matter
Developers do not simply need biodiversity units. They need biodiversity units that are locally relevant, support planning requirements and create lasting ecological value.
Why location matters
Location plays an important role in BNG.
The Statutory Biodiversity Metric applies a Spatial Risk Multiplier where biodiversity is delivered further from a development.
Choosing a locally appropriate Biofarm Habitat Bank can help reduce additional unit requirements while supporting better outcomes for nature.
How Biofarm creates biodiversity units
Every Biofarm BNG unit begins with land that has the potential to become something more.
We identify suitable land, restore habitats and manage every habitat bank ourselves for at least 30 years. Behind every biodiversity unit is a real place. One that will continue to grow, evolve and support wildlife for decades to come. Every biodiversity unit we provide comes from a Biofarm Habitat Bank.
Planning confidence starts early
The earlier we understand your project, the more opportunity there is to identify locally appropriate habitat banks, provide certainty around availability and pricing, and reduce planning risk.
Early engagement gives you more choice, greater certainty and more time to integrate BNG into your planning strategy.
How to secure biodiversity units
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Talk to us early to understand your BNG requirements.
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Identify the right Biofarm Habitat Bank.
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Secure your off-site biodiversity units.
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We create, manage, monitor and report for the long term.
Fair pricing. Long term value.
We believe in fair, transparent pricing and practical advice.
We are here to help you secure the right off-site biodiversity units for your development, not simply the first units available.
Every biodiversity unit starts with a real place.
Frequently asked questions
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Every development is different, and the most appropriate Biodiversity Net Gain strategy will depend on the type of development, the characteristics of the site and the applicable regulatory requirements.
Biofarm works with developers to identify the most appropriate route to achieving BNG. Depending on the project, this may include on-site habitat creation or enhancement, off-site biodiversity units, or a combination of both.
Where off-site delivery is the right solution, Biofarm provides high-quality biodiversity units through our professionally managed habitat banks, helping developers meet their obligations efficiently and with confidence.
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Biodiversity units are created through habitat banks such as those developed and managed by Biofarm.
Statutory biodiversity credits are provided by Government and are intended as a last resort where suitable market units are not available.
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The Spatial Risk Multiplier recognises that biodiversity delivered closer to a development generally provides greater ecological value than biodiversity delivered further away.
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Choosing a locally appropriate Biofarm Habitat Bank can help reduce planning risk, avoid unnecessary additional unit requirements and support better outcomes for nature.
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Costs depend on habitat type, location and the number of units required.
We provide fair, transparent pricing and clear advice from the outset.
Secure the right off-site BNG
Whether you are delivering a residential development, commercial scheme or infrastructure project, we will help you secure the right off-site biodiversity units from a Biofarm Habitat Bank.
Your success is ours too
Our transparent model is built for mutual commercial benefit.
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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.