Nov 29, 2023 · The tool allows the calculation of biodiversity value for the purpose of BNG for developments. The user guide has the information needed to use the statutory biodiversity …

Jul 7, 2021 · When and how to measure a habitat or development’s impact on biodiversity. The statutory (official) biodiversity metric is the way of measuring biodiversity value for the …

Jul 7, 2021 · This document provides an overview of the most significant changes to the biodiversity metric package between Natural England published version 4.0 and the Defra …

Nov 19, 2024 · The BNG Metric, developed under the UK’s Environment Act 2021, provides a systematic way to measure biodiversity value in development projects. The principle behind …

Jan 24, 2024 · What does a ‘statutory’ biodiversity metric mean for BNG? When BNG becomes mandatory, developers must use the metric to demonstrate a net gain for all planning …

On 24 March 2023 Natural England published Biodiversity Metric 4.0. This revised metric will revolutionise the way we value urban tree habitats, making it clearer than ever that they are a …

What is Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and what is the Metric? When it comes into force, on 12th February 2024, BNG will be mandated in the planning process, making it a requirement for all...

This document provides guidance to support a competent person (assessor or reviewer) using the statutory biodiversity metric calculation tool (hereafter referred to as the biodiversity...

Mar 28, 2023 · The UK Government has today published version 4.0 of the Biodiversity Net Gain Metric. This updates version 3.1 that was published in April 2022. Government anticipates that …

Oct 29, 2024 · The Defra BNG metric is designed to provide more precision and reliability in BNG applications, supporting planners and ecologists alike. With these improvements, developers …