Biodiversity Net Gain

TEP has considerable experience delivering BNG across diverse projects. Our multi-disciplinary team of ecologists, landscape architects, arborists, geospatial analysts and planners, offers a fully integrated service. This includes baseline habitat assessments, statutory metric calculations, landscape design to meet BNG targets, and the preparation of Biodiversity Gain Plans and long-term Habitat Management and Monitoring Plans.

To inform BNG strategies we utilise bespoke software to identify early indications of net gain or deficit, helping assess site viability and likely habitat requirements. Where off-site solutions are required, we undertake feasibility studies to identify and optimise realistic biodiversity unit increases and support the development of habitat banks.

Support is also provided to landowners and local authorities to identify opportunities for biodiversity enhancement across large geographical areas. This enables clients to understand both the supply of biodiversity units and the likely demand generated by future development. Using practical surveys and our bespoke HabiTEP system, we map habitat baselines and explore achievable gains.

Our service is underpinned by cost modelling and closely aligned with our carbon and water services, providing a holistic approach to environmental net gain.

Biodiversity Net Gain SERVICES