The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is implementing and refining Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), a statutory requirement for developers to avoid harm to biodiversity and offset any remaining impacts through improvements. The scheme is active with recent consultations on implementation for minor developments, brownfield sites, and nationally significant infrastructure projects.
In response to: Biodiversity net gain for nationally significant infrastructure projects
In response to: Improving the implementation of biodiversity net gain for minor, medium and brownfield de…
We’re seeking views on a potential exemption from biodiversity net gain (BNG) for certain residential developments on brownfield land.
We are seeking views on the implementation of biodiversity net gain (BNG) for nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs).
We are seeking views on improving the implementation of biodiversity net gain (BNG) for minor, medium and brownfield development.
Defra’s Nature for Climate Fund has helped boost tree planting and peatland restoration but work is now needed to maintain momentum Report type: value_for_money | Departments: ['Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs'] | Topics: ['Climate change and net zero', …
UIN: HCWS1405 This Government has committed to building 1.5 million homes and fast-tracking 150 major planning decisions this Parliament – these are essential for growth, communities, cleaner energy and better transport links.Yet nature and biodiversity remain under pr...
How the government plans to implement the Nature Restoration Fund.
How the government plans to implement the Nature Restoration Fund.
In response to: Defra’s biodiversity duty statement 2025
How Defra has met its biodiversity duties in England, Scotland and Wales.
How Defra has met its biodiversity duties in England, Scotland and Wales.
We are seeking views on the implementation of biodiversity net gain (BNG) for nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs).
We are seeking views on improving the implementation of biodiversity net gain (BNG) for minor, medium and brownfield development.
In response to: Biodiversity net gain statutory credits: annual report 2024 to 2025
The first annual report on income generated from statutory credits since the biodiversity net gain policy was established in 2024.
A report highlighting how the UK Government is delivering its key commitments on climate and nature in an integrated way.
We are seeking views on the implementation of biodiversity net gain (BNG) for nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs).
We are seeking views on improving the implementation of biodiversity net gain (BNG) for minor, medium and brownfield development.
There are risks to the long-term effectiveness of a new policy to make sure developers protect or improve biodiversity Report type: value_for_money | Departments: ['Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs'] | Topics: ['Energy and environment', 'Environmental sustainability', 'Pollution and
Seeking views on the development of a new Overseas Territories biodiversity strategy to have greater impact in protection and restoring biodiversity in UK Overseas Territories (OTs).
The consultation sets out our proposals and seeks views on the principles of marine net gain. This will inform the policy and approaches to marine net gain implementation.
The document includes biodiversity metric data values and formulae which are used to calculate biodiversity value.
Action the government is taking to reduce the impact of nutrient pollution on protected sites and enable sustainable development.
Seeking views on the development of a new Overseas Territories biodiversity strategy to have greater impact in protection and restoring biodiversity in UK Overseas Territories (OTs).
In response to: Consultation on Biodiversity Net Gain regulations and implementation
The consultation sets out our proposals, and seeks views, on how biodiversity net gain will work in practice.
Seeking views on the development of a new Overseas Territories biodiversity strategy to have greater impact in protection and restoring biodiversity in UK Overseas Territories (OTs).
UIN: HCWS370 Today, I am making a number of announcements on biodiversity day at COP27. This builds on the leadership the UK has shown throughout our COP26 presidency. We brought nature to the heart of COP for the first time …
UIN: HLWS360 My Right Honourable friend the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Dr Thérèse Coffey) has made the following Statement.Today, I am making a number of announcements on biodiversity day at COP27. This builds on the …
Questions in this consultation There were 8 questions in this consultation. There were 4 additional questions for confidentiality and respondent information which were included at the beginning of the online survey only. The consultation questions were therefore numbered as
The consultation sets out our proposals and seeks views on the principles of marine net gain. This will inform the policy and approaches to marine net gain implementation.
Seeking views on measures to end the retail sale of peat and peat containing products in horticulture in England and Wales.
Questions in this consultation There were 8 questions in this consultation. There were 4 additional questions for confidentiality and respondent information which were included at the beginning of the online survey only. The consultation questions were therefore numbered as
The consultation sets out our proposals and seeks views on the principles of marine net gain. This will inform the policy and approaches to marine net gain implementation.
The consultation sets out our proposals, and seeks views, on how biodiversity net gain will work in practice.
Seeking views on measures to end the retail sale of peat and peat containing products in horticulture in England and Wales.
This report evaluates whether Defra’s management of new tree-planting schemes is likely to achieve value for money. Report type: value_for_money | Departments: ['Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs'] | Topics: ['Climate change and net zero', 'Energy and environment', 'Environmental …
This consultation relates to the beta test version of the Small Sites Metric published by Natural England in July 2021. We are seeking feedback about the Small Sites Metric from users and other interested parties that will be used to …
The consultation sets out our proposals, and seeks views, on how biodiversity net gain will work in practice.
Seeking views on measures to end the retail sale of peat and peat containing products in horticulture in England and Wales.
We have developed a QGIS template and GIS data import tool to facilitate the bulk import of data into the Biodiversity Metric 3.0. This consultation seeks user feedback on these and the accompanying guidance.
We have developed a QGIS template and GIS data import tool to facilitate the bulk import of data into the Biodiversity Metric 3.0. This consultation seeks user feedback on these and the accompanying guidance.
This consultation relates to the beta test version of the Small Sites Metric published by Natural England in July 2021. We are seeking feedback about the Small Sites Metric from users and other interested parties that will be used to …
Seeking views on how we can improve the planning system in England to protect the environment (biodiversity net gain) and build places to live and work.
Seeking views on how we can improve the planning system in England to protect the environment (biodiversity net gain) and build places to live and work.
Seeking views on how we can improve the planning system in England to protect the environment (biodiversity net gain) and build places to live and work.
This is a consultation on biodiversity offsetting and how it might be introduced in England.
How the government is working to protect and manage wildlife and areas of land, and protect biodiversity and ecosystems.
Seeking views on proposals for how to implement the Nagoya Protocol and an associated EU regulation in the UK.
Seeking views on proposals for how to implement the Nagoya Protocol and an associated EU regulation in the UK.
Seeking views on proposals for how to implement the Nagoya Protocol and an associated EU regulation in the UK.
This is a consultation on biodiversity offsetting and how it might be introduced in England.
This is a consultation on biodiversity offsetting and how it might be introduced in England.