Biodiversity Net Gain

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is an approach that ensures habitats for wildlife are left in a measurably better state than they were before development. In England, BNG is mandatory; developers must demonstrate and deliver an increase in biodiversity following their development of 10%.

In the last episode of this series, we hear from ecological consultant and future host of this podcast, Harry Fisher. We discuss his experience of BNG and how it works, including biodiversity metrics, valuing nature, opportunities for Scotland and what he is looking forward to as the future host of Natural Capital.

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Host Rachel Smillie, Producer Iain Boyd, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, Editor Ross Mackenzie.

Related FAS resources:

FAS Biodiversity: https://www.fas.scot/environment/biodiversity/

Previous Natural Capital episodes: https://www.fas.scot/sounds/natural-capital/

Emerging biodiversity markets in Scotland, a source of alternative funding:

https://www.fas.scot/article/emerging-biodiversity-markets-in-scotland-a-source-of-alternative-funding/

Other Related Resources:

Understanding biodiversity net gain: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/understanding-biodiversity-net-gain

Defra statutory biodiversity metric tools and guides:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/statutory-biodiversity-metric-tools-and-guides

Research into approaches to measuring biodiversity in Scotland: https://www.gov.scot/publications/research-approaches-measuring-biodiversity-scotland/

Timestamps:

Intro to episode and our new host Harry: 0:00 – 5:10

What is BNG and its use: 5:11 – 13:13

Actions to increase biodiversity: 13:14 – 19:12

Impact and use of BNG on farms: 19:13 – 25:10

Defra tool, metrics and valuing nature: 25:11 – 33:43