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𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱'𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱? Through a deep dive into Natural England’s archival publications, we uncovered the long, and often overlooked, history behind these important geographical boundaries. While BNG may feel new, the thinking behind it isn’t. Instead, it represents the latest chapter in a decades-long effort to restore nature at the scale shaped by its underlying natural and

Here at BioMark, we’re keeping a close eye on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. With its final stages approaching, proposed legislation promises faster development, but also raises important questions about environmental protection.

A question we often get: “If I am buying off-site BNG units, do I need a Section 106?” The answer is no. Here’s why. A Section 106 agreement (S106) is a legal contract between a developer and the local planning authority (LPA) . A Section 106 (or Conservation Covenant) is only required when developers deliver BNG on-site , ensuring they legally commit to maintaining the biodiversity improvements for 30 years. If you're the developer, this means: You are responsible for creat