Podcasts about biodiversity net gain

In this episode, we talk about planning reforms in England, nature ambitions in Wales and Small Sites BNG (Biodiversity Net Gain).Nature In A Nutshell is brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). We are the leading professional membership body representing and supporting ecologists and environmental managers in the UK, Ireland and abroad.Visit our website: https://cieem.net/Show notes:Addressing the Planning Reform ProposalsCCEI report on Welsh Government's Nature AmbitionsWelsh Parliament newsBBC News ArticleCIEEM Releases Biodiversity Net Gain for Small Sites ReportDRC announces plans to create world's largest tropical forest reserve Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the 211. episode of the podcast in which we continue the real estate and urban development series in collaboration with ULI Denmark. This time, we discuss: Why and how should we measure biodiversity?

Join Richard Dodd and repeat guest Julia Baker on the final Ecology Academy podcast of 2024 as they delve into the significant legal changes surrounding biodiversity net gain in 2024. This episode explores the roles of ecologists, developers, and local authorities in implementing these new practices, focusing on both small and large-scale projects. Discover what practitioners have learned over the year, the challenges faced, and the collaborative efforts across various sectors to enhance our natural environments. Julia shares her personal experiences and highlights the importance of early engagement in development projects. The episode also covers the need for effective communication and training to support all stakeholders involved, and how case studies are now starting to emerge as valuable resources for best practice. Don't miss out on this informative discussion about biodiversity conservation, the regulatory landscape in different regions, and the outlook for the coming year. Whether you're an experienced ecologist or new to the field, this episode provides valuable insights and practical advice for navigating the evolving world of biodiversity net gain. Wishing you Happy Holidays too and see you in the New Year! --- Julia is the Technical Director of Nature Services at Mott MacDonald. Julia is the lead author of the UK's Good Practice Principles on Biodiversity Net Gain, and has designed BNG for several infrastructure developments including transport, energy and housing. Julia was named on the ENDS Power List in 2022, 2023 and 2024, and is Chair of the ICE's Nature and Biodiversity Taskforce. Link to the Mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain - New Guidance for Practitioners from IEMA: https://www.iema.net/resources/blogs/2024/06/mandatory-biodiversity-net-gain-new-guidance-for-practitioners-from-iema-june-2024/  

Join Dr. Diana Tingley, from the University of Exeter for a walk and talk around Ludwell Valley Park New laws say that housing developments must leave the natural environment in a better state than beforehand, known as Biodiversity Net Gain. We discuss whether the current legislation can work well for people and nature at the same time, and whether it goes far enough. We also talk about the benefits to people from being able to access nature and whether social justice has a role to play in all of this. Dr. Diana Tingley Diana works at the cross section between academia, business, policy and public engagement as a Senior Research Fellow in the Land, Environment ,Economics and Policy (LEEP) Institute, University of Exeter. Her current research focuses on public preferences for how Biodiversity and Environmental Net Gain can be delivered in practice. With contributions from: Professor Ian Bateman: Co-Director LEEP , University of Exeter. Chris Moulton: Nature Reserve Officer, Devon Wildlife Trust. Sara Eppel: Nature And People Foundation Members of the public at the 'walkie talkie' event, Ludwell Park 2024 Further information: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/research/leep/ This work is supported with funding from the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation.

Our Special Guest this week is Rachel Danemann MRTPI CIHCM AssocRICS, Planning Manager (Midlands & South West) Home Builders Federation. Latest News Update on planning related matters. Decision of the Court of Appeal dated 16th October 2024 in R (oao Save Stonehenge World) v Secretary of State for Transport [2024] EWHC 1227 (Admin), dismissing the appeal on grounds 1 to 5, allowing the appeal against refusal of permission on ground 6 but dismissing the claim itself. Decision of an inspector dated 30th October 2024 allowing Appeal A and dismissing Appeal B by Finebeam Ltd against the decisions of the Council of the London Borough of Newham to refuse applications for the demolition of 3 storey buildings & planning permission for 74 and 72 dwellings at Abbey House, Bakers Row, Stratford giving rise to issues on design, daylight & sunlight, heritage impacts on Abbey Gardens, a SAM, AH & HLS. Decision of an inspector dated 30th October 2024 dismissing an appeal by Gladman Developments Ltd Associated against the decision of the Cherwell District Council to refuse an outline application for up to 60 dwellings on land at Tadmarton Road, Bloxham, an unallocated site in the countryside– in large part a former quarry-in the context of issues on flood risk, noise, odour and water infrastructure. Charlie Banner KC review proposes roadmap to speed up delivery of national infrastructure: ⁠https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/independent-review-into-legal-challenges-against-nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects/independent-review-into-legal-challenges-against-nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects⁠ Visit our Website: hwgpnfy.com #HWGPNFY

In this episode, we get your questions about Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) answered by Helen Fearnley who works in Defra's BNG team. We also cover BNG in Ireland and the Nature COP or COP16 in Colombia. Nature In A Nutshell is brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). We are the leading professional membership body representing and supporting ecologists and environmental managers in the UK, Ireland and abroad. Visit our website: https://cieem.net/ Show notes:CIEEM's BNG webpagePlanning portal: Application system update: Ensuring eligibility for the most used Biodiversity Net Gain exemptionsPlanning Advisory Service: BNGStatutory biodiversity metric tools and guidesCIEEM Briefing Paper: Biodiversity Net Gain in IrelandCOP16 kicks off in ColombiaTwelve sites were added to the IUCN's green list Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is all about technology to help us deliver Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). My guest is Shashin Mishra, VP of EMEA for AiDash.We explore how a new digital tool called BNGAI has been created to help developers, ecologists and local authorities deliver Biodiversity Net Gain on development sites. We talk through how can the tool be used to help designers and ecologists work together in a collaborative way to get better results.I ask the key question: Is this going to replace real ecologists? Spoiler: no, it won't. If you want to learn more, go to their website www.BNG.AIRegister for Green Urbanist Online Meet Up (3 October): https://forms.gle/bqXLTxaajru9WSEv8Thanks for listening!Subscribe to the Green Urbanist Weekly newsletterSupport the Podcast by Donation Contact Ross Website Linkedin Twitter Instagram

In this latest episode from our Property Headaches podcast series, partner Nicola Fairbairn talks to partner Andrew Morgan about Biodiversity Net Gain. Together they discuss what BNG is, what developments it affects, and what landowners and developers should be doing now to ensure compliance. Click here to subscribe to our Real Estate Property Headaches mailing list to be notified about new Real Estate podcasts and events. Click here to find out about our upcoming Autumn Planning Conference.

Rural areas across England are in danger of becoming 'pharmacy deserts', as medicine providers across the country continue to consolidate and close smaller branches. That's according to the National Pharmacy Association, which has published a study showing that over the last two years, nearly nine in ten council areas in England have lost pharmacies. It found that rural areas often rely on fewer providers, so are harder hit by closures.We visit a farm in Essex which has signed up to a 32 year Biodiversity Net Gain agreement. Under BNG rules, the environmental impact caused by new developments has to be offset by creating equivalent nature enhancements, either around the site, or elsewhere. A one hectare plot at Spain's Hall Estate will now be taken out of food production and managed for nature to compensate for the construction of a new battery storage facility elsewhere in the district, with the work funded by the electricity company.And the waste campaign group WRAP estimates that 9% of the UK strawberry crop is thrown out every year. We visit a farm in Hampshire where they've invested £2million pounds in a freeze-drying facility to turn strawberries that don't meet supermarket grades into a snack product.Presented by Anna Hill Produced by Heather Simons

‘Green finance' has become a bit of a buzz word for conservation groups and land managers who want to tap into private money to fund nature recovery. But there are barriers for smaller farmers who want to get involved. Wiltshire Wildlife Trust has just been awarded nearly a hundred thousand pounds by Natural England to try and tackle that by working with farmers to help them become “investment ready”.Is this the UK's most romantic field? A farm in Essex has diversified into growing flowers confetti! And we hear how a lack of homes for local people, an ageing population, poor public services and poverty are difficulties shared by many of the UK's rural coastal communities.Presented by Caz Graham Produced by Heather Simons

Biodiversity Net Gain is a way of creating and improving natural habitats – it is mandatory from 12 February 2024. In terms of the construction industry, developers are one of the groups who need to understand how Biodiversity Net Gain works. For this episode, Ruth Keating and Camilla ter Haar are joined by Simon Boyle and Stephen Poole from the Landmark Academy to discuss Biodiversity Net Gain – the opportunities and the challenges.

Alexandra Steed is a passionate landscape architect with a deep commitment to art, sustainability, and the transformative power of landscapes. We talk about:Her new book: Portrait to LandscapeHow to restore landscapes on a large scale to build climate resilience and biodiversityHow The UK's Environment Act and Biodiversity Net Gain are working in realityProject case studies and book recommendations.Learn more:Alexandra Steed URBAN: https://alexandrasteedurban.com/Book: Portrait to Landscape: https://alexandrasteedurban.com/project/portrait-to-landscape-a-landscape-strategy-to-reframe-our-future/Thanks for listening!Join the Green Urbanist Weekly newsletter: SubstackSupport the Podcast by Donation Contact Ross Website Linkedin Twitter Instagram

This week I am joined by Simon Sharp from JPPC discussing the latest legislation updates in Planning. We will be covering the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act, Section 73, Infrastructure Levy and Biodiversity Net Gain.  Simon is a Senior Planner at JPPC Planning, based in Oxford and has over 15 years of experience in the industry. You can find more details on  their website & connect with him on LinkedIn:https://www.jppc.co.uk/https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-sharp-7707a0b2The websites Simon recommended within the episode are:GPDO 2015 (Consolidated) | The Planning Jungle website (paid link)Planning Advisory Service | Local Government AssociationPlanning Geek Discover new opportunities to utilise property DCP Online (dcp-online.co.uk) (paid link)Martin Goodall's Planning Law Blog: 2023Thank you for listening! Please join me next week for more Part3 With Me time.If you liked this episode please give it a rating to help reach more fellow Part3er's!

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is an approach that ensures habitats for wildlife are left in ameasurably better state than they were before development. In England, BNG is mandatory;developers must demonstrate and deliver an increase in biodiversity followingtheir development of 10%. In the last episode of this series, we hear from ecological consultant and future host ofthis podcast, Harry Fisher. We discuss his experience of BNG and how it works,including biodiversity metrics, valuing nature, opportunities for Scotland and whathe is looking forward to as the future host of Natural Capital. If you have an idea for future episodes, or want to provide feedback on the series, we wouldlove to hear from you. Visit: https://www.fas.scot/sounds-comments-and-suggestions/ Host Rachel Smillie, Producer Iain Boyd, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, Editor RossMackenzie.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 – 5:10What is BNG and its use: 5:11 – 13:13Actions to increase biodiversity: 13:14 – 19:12Impact and use of BNG on farms: 19:13 – 25:10Defra tool, metrics and valuing nature: 25:11 – 33:43

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is an approach that ensures habitats for wildlife are left in ameasurably better state than they were before development. In England, BNG is mandatory;developers must demonstrate and deliver an increase in biodiversity followingtheir development of 10%. In the last episode of this series, we hear from ecological consultant and future host ofthis podcast, Harry Fisher. We discuss his experience of BNG and how it works,including biodiversity metrics, valuing nature, opportunities for Scotland and whathe is looking forward to as the future host of Natural Capital. If you have an idea for future episodes, or want to provide feedback on the series, we wouldlove to hear from you. Visit: https://www.fas.scot/sounds-comments-and-suggestions/ Host Rachel Smillie, Producer Iain Boyd, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, Editor RossMackenzie.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 – 5:10What is BNG and its use: 5:11 – 13:13Actions to increase biodiversity: 13:14 – 19:12Impact and use of BNG on farms: 19:13 – 25:10Defra tool, metrics and valuing nature: 25:11 – 33:43

The requirement for developers to implement minimum Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) standards became law on 12 February, and having already worked on projects this week's Horticulture Week Podcast guest already has considerable experience in the field.Although Alexandra Steed was speaking from Vancouver for the podcast recording, her landscape practice is based in London and South East England. Highlights include developing green and blue landscape infrastructure strategies for South Essex Estuary Park and masterplanning a 25% increase of footprint of Canterbury.The latter is a project that reflects the aims and concerns of BNG:"It's really looking at how we can improve the landscape while we're bringing about new development. So you know the two can happen hand in hand.Development doesn't necessarily have to mean that a landscape is harmed in any way or brings about negative consequences. In fact, if we plan in a landscape-led sort of way, then we can actually bring benefits to that landscape."Now that BNG is here, with the hope it will help reverse a rapid decline in biodiversity in UK landscapes, Alexandra nevertheless has a number of concerns:"I would say my biggest concern is that biodiversity net gain is being considered on a plot by plot basis. So rather than looking at a landscape in its kind of regional capacity, or you know, at a watershed level, where all of its natural processes and systems are taken into account - instead, we're dividing it up and trying to apply improvements on a plot by plot and piecemeal basis. And nature just doesn't work that way...so right from the start, that brings about a lot of problems"She explains her fears that measures taken could become a 'box-ticking' exercise, potentially "a homogenisation of habitats that are easy to deliver" and improvements restricted to the plot boundary, leading to disconnected islands of green space and "not getting the benefits of enriching the larger landscape".Alexandra is also concerned there will be a lack of governance and ongoing management and stewardship exacerbated by a lack of funding for in-house expertise within local authorities.More broadly, Alexandra is passionate about interconnectedness and people's connection with nature as a necessary means to heal the planet. Her book, "Portrait to Landscape: A Landscape Strategy to Reframe Our Future" explores the role policy makers, developers, landscapers through to individual citizens.As she says, it is "about how we deal with our landscapes because it expresses everything that we as humans believe about nature and our relationship to nature.So it's not just important for those of us working in the landscape industries, it's important for everybody to understand this and to understand the power held there and the power for rehabilitation within our landscapes."Presenter: HortWeek senior reporter: Rachael ForsythProducer: HortWeek digital content manager Christina Taylor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Biodiversity Net Gain becomes the law in England. It means that any developer building ten or more homes must not just replace the biodiversity they've destroyed, but have to show a 10% net gain over what was there before. The net gain can be on the housing estate, or builders can buy a biodiversity unit from a landowner. If that's not possible they can get a (more expensive) biodiversity credit from the Government, which will then invest in habitat projects across the nation. Wherever it is, it must be managed for nature for 30 years. But the wildlife trusts say the BNG ambition is too low, and there should be a 20% net gain for nature. Farming is going through a tough time; prices, the supermarkets, massive changes in public subsidy systems, endless rain, or drought. The word many use a lot is 'challenging' and this week we're going to look at the challenge of running a farming business. We start with an overview from Martin Hanson, Head of Agriculture at HSBC UK.A rescue plan for nature is being drawn up in The Ashdown Forest in Sussex. The project could see rare plants and animals including nightingales, turtle doves, pine martens and beavers being restored to the landscape. Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

In the first episode of our 2024 PROPcast series Natalie Edwards, Stephen Jefferson, Nicola Woods and Heather Tomlinson discuss the legal framework around the laudable aim to leave the natural environment in a measurably better state after development than beforehand.

As of 12 February 2024, most construction projects will need to incorporate 10% Biodiversity Net Gain into their plans. In our latest 'Building Knowledge' podcast we share an audio recording of a deep dive into the new legislation and what it means for construction projects.

In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we discuss the Office for Environmental Protection's (OEP) report on the Government being off track to meeting environmental targets, a new national park for Scotland, and the latest on Biodiversity Net Gain,We also cover the positive news that pine martens have returned to South England in the New Forest National Park, Hampshire.Nature In A Nutshell is brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). We are the leading professional membership body representing and supporting ecologists and environmental managers in the UK, Ireland and abroad.Visit our website: https://cieem.net/Show notes:OEP report on the Government's poor performance on environment and natureNew National Park in ScotlandNew National Park in Scotland (2)New date for BNG announcementBNG final regulations laid before ParliamentOur BNG webpage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we will be talking about Legislation changes & updates that will be coming into force in 2024. This episode content meets PC1 - Professionalism, PC2 - Clients, Users & Delivery of Services &  PC3 - Legal Framework and Processes of the Part 3 Criteria.Resources from today's episode: Website:Permitted Development:https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/changes-permitted-development-rights-2024-boyer-planning-erj3e/Biodiversity Net Gain:https://www.penningtonslaw.com/news-publications/latest-news/2023/mandatory-biodiversity-net-gain-comes-into-force-in-2024-what-is-the-new-framework-and-how-will-it-affect-developersNPPF:https://www.holmes-hills.co.uk/news/2023/september/national-planning-policy-update-september-2023/https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2023-12-19/hcws161#:~:text=In summary, the new NPPF,local plans from annual updateshttps://www.architecture.com/knowledge-and-resources/knowledge-landing-page/long-term-plan-for-housing-michael-gove-announcement-at-riba-2023Levelling Up and Regeneration Act:https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/levelling-up-and-regeneration-bill-reforms-to-national-planning-policy/outcome/government-response-to-the-levelling-up-and-regeneration-bill-reforms-to-national-planning-policy-consultationhttps://www.architecture.com/knowledge-and-resources/knowledge-landing-page/gove-announces-planning-reforms-in-speech-at-riba-hqhttps://www.architecture.com/knowledge-and-resources/knowledge-landing-page/planning-policy-essentials-for-architectshttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-laws-to-speed-up-planning-build-homes-and-level-upThank you for listening! Please follow me on Instagram @part3withme for weekly content and updates. Join me next week for more Part3 With Me time.If you liked this episode please give it a rating to help reach more fellow Part3er's!

Join us for this special episode of our mini-series, Farming Nature, as Archie Ruggles-Brise shares his experience and advice on preparing for Biodiversity Net Gain. We also hear about interventions across his Essex farm such as the introduction of beavers for flood management. This episode is designed to support farmers working through Milestone 5 of our Farming Toolkit. Our regular podcast, Financing Nature, will return in April 2024.

As of January 2024, most construction projects will need to incorporate 10% Biodiversity Net Gain into their plans. In our latest 'Building Knowledge' podcast, two of our sustainability managers, Simone Codrington and Morgan Price, discuss how these new mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain requirements will apply to construction projects. Areas they cover include: What biodiversity is and why it's important What the legislation is and the projects it applies to An overview of the different options for delivering BNG How to strategically deliver BNG - including examples Top tips for where to start Some answers to FAQs we have received from customers

This week, as bluetongue disease is confirmed in Norfolk, we look at what needs to be done to bring the situation under control.As more wet weather pummels the UK, we look at the options for those who won't get crops drilled this winter.We find out what revenue opportunities exist around biodiversity net gain – and the benefits it could bring to your farm business.On the markets, we've all the latest commodity prices.And two criminals are behind bars after stealing over £200,000 of farming equipment.This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Louise Impey.You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.

In this ESG podcast, EG hears more on the legal requirements and implications of the 2021 Environment Act for biodiversity net gain. How planners can collaborate with developers, local communities, landowners and farmers to deliver BNG beyond the development site and the challenges and opportunities of developing Local Nature Recovery Strategies for BNG.

In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we discuss the delay to mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), the 2023 State of Nature Report which shows a worrying decline in our wildlife and the UK Government's attempt to ditch nutrient neutrality.We also cover the golden eagle numbers soaring in southern Scotland thanks to the South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project and a species of small holly tree last seen nearly two decades ago being rediscovered in Brazil.Nature In A Nutshell is brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). We are the leading professional membership body representing and supporting ecologists and environmental managers in the UK, Ireland and abroad.Visit our website: https://cieem.net/State of Nature report - https://stateofnature.org.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you an agent for change? What is the barrier to designing better? Sometimes it is the apparent complexity of legislation governing ecology, planning and design that prevents people from discovering the best way of doing something. Fortunately, there is a simple award scheme that helps developers, builders, planners and designers navigate the myriad of paperwork and advisory bodies. We speak with Dr Gemma Jerome, Director of Building with Nature, which helps define what good looks like in terms of green infrastructure (the way planners talk about nature). What I particularly love about Building with Nature is that it also helps give nature a seat around the table, especially at the beginning of the planning process and helps nature become a specification driver in planning and development. Building with Nature has an open-source Standards Framework, a one-stop-shop for all sectorial knowledge and expertise including Nature recovery, Sustainable water management through nature-based solutions, wellbeing, access and inclusivity to open and green spaces.Gemma is also an environmental planner with a specialism in the design, delivery, and stewardship of green infrastructure. She is a Fellow of the Landscape Institute and co-chaired the British Standards Institute panel for the BS8683:2021 Process for designing and implementing Biodiversity Net Gain, and recently supported the RTPI/RSPB design code. In addition, Gemma has sat on various government roundtables and advisory panels offering expertise on design quality and is currently supporting the development of the Natural England Green Infrastructure Standards Framework.We talk about how planners and designers can use the Building with Nature Award Scheme as an external verification to tell the story of what they've done, to share learning, and to reassure key stakeholders who want better outcomes for people and wildlife. For instance, if you need to reassure communities that the developer has thought about all these things, or the local authority needs external verification, or investors need assurance. The Award Scheme is measurable and so offers this metric-based assurance to help you demonstrate to stakeholders you are planning and designing with the goal of reaching net zero, supporting nature recovery, as well as supporting people's health and wellbeing.In an ideal world, before we build, we would watch a space for a year. This would be best practice to understand constraints. But we rarely do that with development, there is always a real rush to approve the master plan, to construct and implement. But then when it's all done, most of the stakeholders leave, and other people (mainly the residents) have to develop a relationship with it and steward it over time. Gemma encourages us to focus on the front end, let's start with nature rather than trying to consider it at the end of the process, where it can often cost more money to rectify should issues arise. In the podcast we also look at retrofitting and how it can be done incredibly well. Gemma shares with us as a case study, the Queensland Court in Glasgow https://www.buildingwithnature.org.uk/project-list-blog/2022/9/29/queensland-court-amp-gardens-cardonald There are many more more case studies on their website which showcase best practice and the successs of the Building with Nature Award scheme; visit “projects” and you can filter them by region www.Buildingwithnature.org.uk To buy a copy of The Journal of Biophilic Design visit our website www.journalofbiophilicdesign.com or from Amazon. If you like our podcast and would like to support us in some way, you can buy us a coffee if you would like to support us, thank you x Credits: with thanks to George Harvey Audio Production for the calming biophilic soundscape that backs all our podcasts. Did you know our podcast is also on Audible, Amazon Music, Spotify, iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher, vurbl, podbay, podtail, and most if not all the RSS feeds?Facebook https://www.facebook.com/journalofbiophilicdesign/Twitter https://twitter.com/JofBiophilicDsnLinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/company/journalofbiophilicdesign/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/journalofbiophilicdesign

In this week's episode of the Climate Confident podcast I sat down with Peter Bachmann, the managing director of the Sustainable Infrastructure division at Gresham House, and let me tell you, this conversation is a goldmine for anyone passionate about building a sustainable future.

In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we discuss all things Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) with Dr Julia Baker CEnv MCIEEM who has had a huge input into BNG. We also touch on the third National Adaptation Programme (NAP3), which sets out a five-year plan aimed at boosting resilience and protecting people, homes, businesses and cultural heritage against risks caused by climate change, such as flooding, droughts, heatwaves etc. We end the episode by talking about Scottish Environment LINK's A Voice for Nature campaign. This campaign marks the 10-year anniversary of Nature Champions, an initiative to encourage members of the Scottish Parliament to champion threatened and iconic species and habitats in Scotland, helping to raise awareness, and to promote action to protect and restore Scotland's natural environment. CIEEM, jointly with Amphibian and Reptile Conservation, are the hosts for Blanket Bogs – and we are lucky enough to have Fiona Hyslop MSP as the champion for Blanket Bogs. Nature In A Nutshell is brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). We are the leading professional membership body representing and supporting ecologists and environmental managers in the UK, Ireland and abroad.Show notesVisit our website: https://cieem.net/CIEEM training: https://events.cieem.net/Events/Event-Listing.aspxInformation on our BNG training: https://cieem.net/i-am/upcoming-training-and-events/bng-training-courses/Biodiversity Net Gain: What next? webinar with Dr Julia Baker: http://events.cieem.net/Events/EventPages/13092023000000BiodiversityNetGainWhatnext.aspxMore information on A Voice for Nature: https://www.scotlink.org/a-voice-for-nature-10-years-of-nature-champions/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Stafford was in London this week and managed to catch up with some of the 50 Shades crew for a conversation about another turbulent few weeks in the fast-paced, ever-changing, rock and roll world of town and country planning.  Sam met Andrew Taylor, Gilian Macinnes, Simon Ricketts and Nicola Gooch at Soho Radio Studios for a wide-ranging, whistle-stop catch-up that took in application fees in the context of wider local authority funding challenges; a new local plan consultation in the context of the ongoing crisis in local plan-making; and NSIPs in the context of Labour's possible proposals for a new wave of new towns. The gang also touch on Green Belt, PD rights and BNG. Michael Gove's "Long-term plan for housing" also gets a cursory mention. Some accompanying reading. Long-term plan for housing: Secretary of State's speech https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/long-term-plan-for-housing-secretary-of-states-speech Plan-making reforms: consultation on implementation https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/plan-making-reforms-consultation-on-implementation Permitted development rights https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/permitted-development-rights Operational reforms to the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) consenting process https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/operational-reforms-to-the-nationally-significant-infrastructure-project-consenting-process Six in ten people in England would keep the Green Belt as it is https://www.ipsos.com/en-uk/six-in-ten-people-in-england-would-keep-green-belt-as-it-is Statement: Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funds https://www.woking.gov.uk/news/statement-community-infrastructure-levy-cil-funds Technical consultation: Stronger performance of local planning authorities supported through an increase in planning fees: government response https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/increasing-planning-fees-and-performance-technical-consultation/outcome/technical-consultation-stronger-performance-of-local-planning-authorities-supported-through-an-increase-in-planning-fees-government-response New towns are building blocks of Labour's plan for UK growth https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/url-labour-party-new-towns-uk-house-building-plan-2023-d8gp3zkj2 The Golf Belt https://golfbelt.russellcurtis.co.uk/ Sussex Section 106 agreement marks key moment for developers in Biodiversity Net Gain provision https://www.c-l-m.co.uk/clm-news/sussex-section-106-agreement-marks-key-moment-for-developers-in-biodiversity-net-gain-provision/ The Government's Big Move On Nutrient Neutrality – Now We Have Seen The Government's LURB Amendment https://simonicity.com/2023/08/29/the-governments-big-move-on-nutrient-neutrality-now-we-have-seen-the-governments-lurb-amendment/ LURB Watch 2: The nutrient amendments have landed https://imbusiness.passle.net/post/102imu5/lurb-watch-2-the-nutrient-amendments-have-landed Summer madness: what have you missed? https://www.planoraks.com/posts-1/summer-madness-what-have-you-missed Some accompanying viewing. Three Blokes in a Bath https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80sSbLzSuak Some accompanying listening. Higher Ground - Stevie Wonder https://youtu.be/I1_uU9eIZRo?si=W8d-tYxQUKcq8Zh_ 50 Shades T-Shirts! If you have listened to Episode 45 of the 50 Shades of Planning you will have heard Clive Betts say that... 'In the Netherlands planning is seen as part of the solution. In the UK, too often, planning is seen as part of the problem'. Sam said in reply that that would look good on a t-shirt and it does. Further details can be found here: http://samuelstafford.blogspot.com/2021/07/50-shades-of-planning-t-shirts.html

Hello Everyone and thank you for tuning in for this episode !! I am very excited for this episode as I am joined with two excellent experts to discuss Biodiversity Net Gain . It is a great honor to be joined by the Head of Nature Services at Mott MacDonald, Julia Baker and Head of Ecology at WSP, Tom Butterworth. In this episode we discuss the definition of BNG, it's significance, what is being done in England and how this can be applied globally. The episode ends with fun and simple sustainability tips on gardening . The links below provide further information on some of the terms and topics discussed in this episode https://publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/6049804846366720 https://naturalengland.blog.gov.uk/2023/03/28/measuring-biodiversity-net-gain-publication-of-biodiversity-metric-4-0/ https://cieem.net/resource/biodiversity-net-gain-good-practice-principles-for-development-a-practical-guide/ https://youtu.be/iKHX6ahpPgA If you would like more updates on the EnvCast please follow me on my Instagram @mahnoorenv or connect with me on LinkedIn. Please don.t forget to follow me on Spotify and to review this podcast episode :)

In our latest podcast, we speak with Julia Baker and Tanith Cook of Mott McDonald, as we discuss #biodiversitynetgain, delving into the fascinating world of biodiversity and the concept of net gain. Discover how the metric looks in practice, its potential to make and difference, and how it differs from ecosystem services.

Biodiversity Net Gain legislation in the UK, TNFD, biodiversity offsets and biodiversity development from a corporate lens. The latest Nature Positive Network Podcast covers it all with guest Dr Michael Burgass, co-founder of Biodiversify, and host Jada Andersen.   Mike has conducted ecology and conservation research with multiple well-regarded universities including the University of York and the University of Oxford and has a PhD from the Imperial College London looking at the challenges relating to the design and use of environmental indicators in policy and practice. He also worked as an environmental consultant for other organisations before launching his own in Biodiversify. Biodiversify is a UK-based biodiversity consultancy takes a client-focused approach to solving challenges companies face when the words ‘nature' and ‘biodiversity' arise.

This week we will be talking about the new Biodiversity Net Gain Policy coming into effect this November. This episode content meets PC3 - Legal Framework & Processes of the Part 3 Criteria.Resources from today's episode:Government Information Websites:https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/biodiversity-net-gainhttps://www.local.gov.uk/pas/topics/environment/biodiversity-net-gain-local-authorities/biodiversity-net-gain-faqsArticle:https://www.ribaj.com/intelligence/intelligence-what-legislative-areas-do-architects-need-to-know-about-on-biodiversity-net-gainFactsheets:https://ukgbc.org/resources/biodiversity-net-gain-factsheets/Thank you for listening! Please follow me on Instagram @part3withme for weekly content and updates. Join me next week for more Part3 With Me time.If you liked this episode please give it a rating to help reach more fellow Part3er's!

What once might have been a nice-to-have in terms of a real estate project's environmental impact will soon be a must-have. From November, any commercial development will be subject to a planning condition requiring developers to show how they can increase biodiversity onsite by at least 10%. It marks the first time such a requirement will be statutory rather than voluntary. At UKREiiF, EG deputy editor Tim Burke sat down with Alexa Culver, general counsel at Environment Bank, and Ben Stansfield, partner at Gowling WLG, to discuss the new biodiversity net gain regulation, the challenges developers will face in factoring the new requirements into their planning proposals, and how an initiative from Environment Bank could give developers – and landowners – a new opportunity.

In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we break down the latest updates on Biodiversity Net Gain in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, the name change of the Brecon Beacons, and the G7 Climate and Environment Communique. We also touch on the Dundreggan Rewilding Centre in the Scottish Highlands and the pristine coral reef just discovered in the Galápagos Islands.Nature In A Nutshell is brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). We are the leading professional membership body representing and supporting ecologists and environmental managers in the UK, Ireland and abroad.Visit our website: https://cieem.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Farmers Weekly launches a four-point plan to clean up the UK meat supply chain after uncovering a major food fraud scandal. The Meat: Our Expectations campaign is seeking views from livestock producers, meat processors, retailers and other members of the supply chain. In other news,  our latest survey reveals the extent to which farm businesses and production are under threat because of high energy costs. Can you make money from looking after nature?We explain how new rules coming into force will mean farmers must provide a biodiversity net gain when erecting a farm building. And as Red Tractor launches its latest promotional campaign, we discover just how well consumers recognise the brand. This episode is co-hosted by Farmers Weekly editor Andrew Meredith and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Philip Clarke.  To contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast, please email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88440.

In this espisode we speak to Nat Duffus to find out the good and the bad about Biodiversity Net Gain which is a major driver of the UK's policy to improve the state of biodiversity whilst still allowing for development. Some of the things mentioned in this podcast include:Kidbrooke Village: https://www.berkeleygroup.co.uk/news-and-insights/news-and-features/2020/kidbrooke-village-wins-attenborough-awardsLye Valleyhttp://www.friendsoflyevalley.org.uk/about/index.htmland of course the bombadier beetlehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3sxJNt8CYw&ab_channel=BBCEarth

During this episode, host Richard Dodd interviews Dr Nicholas White, Principal Adviser on Net Gain for Natural England, and discusses what skills we need as ecologists to help deliver Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). We get to hear Nick's insights into the Environment Act and the delivery of BNG, the newly updated biodiversity metric, standards, and guidance, as well as marine net gain! Our Guest Nick works across Government (at both a national and local level), and with developers, NGOs, and academia to advance policy, practice, and standards around net gain (including biodiversity, natural capital, and environmental net gain). The current focus of Nick's work is on biodiversity net gain legislation, the biodiversity metric, and biodiversity net gain standards and guidance, as well as working on the evolving approach to marine net gain. As a non-ecologist, Nick is interested in how biodiversity and the natural environment can contribute towards wider social and economic benefits, and has a strong interest in green infrastructure, especially in relation to urban areas and its ability to enhance wider (grey) infrastructure resilience. Nick enjoys engaging with different sectors and seeking opportunities to help secure the delivery of shared outcomes and has previously worked in the health, cultural, and charitable sectors. This Episode During the interview Richard and Nick discuss; how the biodiversity metric tool is not to be used as a decision-making tool, the need to bring ecologists on board at the earliest opportunity, the difference between a S106 Agreement and a Conservation Covenant, where to seek out training, and the advantages of on-site and off-site BNG delivery for developers.  We also talk about landowners offering land to help developers deliver BNG and the commercial incentives to doing so, the biodiversity off-set register, management plans, and monitoring. This was a great discussion, and the Ecology Academy are very grateful to Nick for offering up his time to talk with us on the podcast. The Ecology Academy will soon be launching our own Biodiversity Net Gain Fundamentals training course, so be sure to check that out if you would like to run through a case study on how to use the biodiversity metric. The podcast is available on all major streaming platforms, just search for 'Ecology Academy'. If you have any recommendations for a future podcast topic, or would like to appear on the show, please do get in touch at hello@ecologyacademy.co.uk. We would love to hear from you! How to get in touch You can follow us or get in touch via our socials or at hello@ecologyacademy.co.uk:  Website: https://training.ecologyacademy.co.uk/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecology-academy/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ecologyacademy  Instagram: @ecology_academy  Twitter: @ecology_academy 

In this episode of the EG Property Podcast EG editor Samantha McClary takes a look at the requirements for developers to deliver on biodiversity net gain, how the development community is reacting to the demand of the Environment Act 2021 and what challenges developers may face in delivering meaningful habits across projects. Listen in for invaluable advice and tips from an expert panel, comprising: Julia Baker, head of nature services, Mott MacDonald Alexis Perry, commercial director, Environment Bank Nina Pindham, barrister, No5 Barrister's Chambers Emma Toovey, ecology director, Environment Bank Make sure to pick up your 26 November issue of EG Magazine for a full write up of the discussion. This podcast was brought to you in partnership with Environment Bank.

Is this episode I sit down with John and Joanne and we discuss Biodiversity Net Gain, both strategically and how it will be implamented on the ground. Furthermore we discuss how the importance of establishing the baseline calculations. Nicholsons Lockhart Garratt is the result of a union between Nicholsons, who provide high quality landscaping, forestry and arboriculture services and Lockhart Garratt, who are industry leaders in environmental planning, forestry, ecology, arboriculture, soils and landscape architecture. Bio's; John is the Principal Consultant at Nicholsons Lockhart Garratt. Over 30 years experience as a Rural Chartered Surveyor, specialising in forestry and environmental planning. Fellow of the British Agricultural Consultants since 2014 and participates in numerous government-led forums on forestry, tree health, carbon, biodiversity net gain and natural capital. In 2020 I was appointed as Non-Exec Director to the Forestry Services Board and sit on the Conservation Committee of the Queen's Green Canopy. More recently I have been taking a lead in green infrastructure planning for large developments and supporting Defra in promoting woodland creation on vacant and derelict land. Joanne is an Ecological Consultant and Head of Ecology at Lockhart Garratt Experienced ecological consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the law practice industry. Skilled in faunal surveying techniques, report writing, and development mitigation practices for wildlife. Strong administrative professional with a Bachelor of Science honours degree in Land Management from the University of Northampton.

How can people and businesses learn to adapt and live with climate change? What behaviours should be adopted, what conversations should be had and actions taken at a global, national and local level? In the third episode of our mini-series - Science, Policy & Climate Resilience - Host Emily So, Professor of Architectural Engineering, University of Cambridge, is joined by Professor Dame Julia King, Baroness Brown of Cambridge, member of the House of Lords, Chair of the Adaptation Committee of the Committee on Climate Change and Chair of the Carbon Trust. Plus Emily Farnworth, Co-Director of the Centre for Climate Engagement at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge. -- Season 6 is produced in partnership with the research project Expertise Under Pressure, Centre for the Humanities and Social Change at the University of Cambridge. CSaP: The Science & Policy Podcast is edited and produced by CSaP Communications Coordinator Jessica Foster. Research for this series is supported by CSaP Policy Researcher Nick Cosstick. Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here. -- Further reading on this episode: The Climate Change Committee's website: https://www.theccc.org.uk/ Article on supply chain risks stemming from climate change. Second UK Climate Change Risk Assessment report (2017). Third UK Climate Change Risk Assessment report (2022). Government announcement regarding their planned phase-out of petrol and diesel cars. Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures website. The Economics of Biodiversity: The Dasgupta Review. Natural England blog: Biodiversity Net Gain - more than just a number. 9 things you can do about climate change - The Grantham Institute - Climate Change and the Environment. The National Digital Twin programme's Climate Resilience Demonstrator (CReDo): https://digitaltwinhub.co.uk/credo/ Sign up to our CSaP newsletter by clicking here.

The "How We Live... Sustainably" podcast series sets out to investigate how companies operating within the Living sectors are working towards achieving their net zero goals. In the final episode of our How We Live…Sustainably podcast series, David Hill, Chairman at Environment Bank, joins Nath Curtis, head of our UK infrastructure finance team. Throughout the podcast, we discuss how the recent Environment Act changed things for developers both financially and from a regulatory perspective, the main challenges to the roll out of Biodiversity Net Gain and the benefits habitat banks give. ... Gowling WLG is an international full-service law firm working across a range of industry sectors including real estate, government, financial services, life sciences and technology. We operate across the world with offices in the UK, Europe, Canada and the Middle East. We regularly talk about a broad range of topics that may be of interest to you. Subscribe to receive our latest articles, podcasts and webinars straight to your inbox: https://gowlg.co/35efH2r Alternatively, you can view our full selection of insights and resources here: https://gowlg.co/3IwEr41 Want to get to know us? Follow us on: LinkedIn: https://gowlg.co/3hqmatB Twitter: https://gowlg.co/35Do0nY Facebook: https://gowlg.co/3th2w8N Instagram: https://gowlg.co/3tEf2iq This podcast may contain information of general interest about current legal issues, but does not give legal advice.

Wildflower Turf founder James Hewetson Brown tells HortWeek editor Matthew Appleby about the soilless growing system that has transformed the concept of turf growing.He outlines all the ways to establish wildflowers and how they help to boost species diversity in our green spaces and the other functions they help deliver. These include health and well-being, low maintenance, soil stability, carbon sequestration, pollution (air and water) mitigation as well as the speed and reliability of wildflowers compared with trees.The role of native perennials for our wildlife in the UK is examined, as are the regulatory requirements wildflowers help fulfil, such as National Ecosystems Assessment, Biodiversity Net Gain, Sustainable Farming Incentive, Sustainable Drainage Systems and UK Biodiversity Action Plan. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Environmental Act passed last year set clear statutory targets in areas such as air quality, water waste and biodiversity, with the aim of reversing species decline by the end of 2030. One of the most significant aspects of the Act introduces a requirement for Biodiversity Net Gain, which will require developers to not only show that they are reducing their impact on the environment, but also, actively demonstrate that they are delivering a 10% increase in habitat. In this episode of Fisher German Talks, our host is Alex Watts, Senior Surveyor at Fisher German. Alex talks to David Lowe from Warwickshire County Council about the Environmental Act and the implications for planning, design and development. As part of the Warwickshire County Council, David helps implement sustainable solutions across his county as well as spread information and educate the nation as a whole.

We are moving into a new era in agriculture - the start of the UK's own farming policy focusing on environmental schemes and public payments for public good. In the first episode of Fisher German Talks, our host is David Kinnersley, Head of Agribusiness at Fisher German. David talks to Jake Freestone from Overbury Estate about the new wave of farming practices, in particular regenerative farming, as well as the future of agribusiness.

Planning permission and planning allocation are complex topics and Nathan invited along his friend Rico Wojtulewicz, the head of housing and policy at the National Federation of Builders, for a chat about how the planning process hinders the uptake of low carbon heating technology such as heat pumps.A fantastic episode where Nathan learns new terms and concepts such asOpen SpacesLocal Development OrderReserved MattersBiodiversity Net GainCall for SightsSubdivision of large sitesHousingDelivery Test  The National Federation is similar yet different to the Home Builders Federation where you will find the big developers such as Barret Homes.The NFB has around 1200 menbers of which about 400 are exclusively house builders. These are made up of the SME's who like to deliver a good product. Take a listen to this interesting episodeSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/betatalk)

Richard interviews Tom Butterworth, who is the Technical Director for Biodiversity, leading the work on Biodiversity Net Gain for WSP, a leading global environmental engineering company.

Understanding Biodiversity Requirements – Urban Greening Factor and Biodiversity Net Gain by GreenBlue Urban

Interview with Julia Baker, Biodiversity Technical Specialist at Balfour Beatty; one of the major infrastructure contractors in the UK. Julia has designed and delivered Biodiversity Net Gain for a variety of projects including large and small scale, rural and urban. Julia is the leading author of the UK's Good Practice Principles on Biodiversity Net Gain and runs professional training on Biodiversity metrics. She is also a Visiting Researcher at the University of Oxford.

The world is facing a biodiversity crisis, but farmers can - and many want to - help. New UK legislation is set to open a new market and income opportunity for farmers and landowners through the delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). When the Environment Bill passes through parliament later this year, it will require all developments to demonstrate a BNG of 10%. Thousands of hectares of land dedicated to biodiversity will be needed, which could mean a new income stream for farmers. Already, developers, land agents, charities, brokers and local authorities are preparing themselves and even entering agreements. So, how can farmers prepare for this new market opportunity? To find out more, Jez Fredenburgh is joined by Teresa Dent, chief exec of the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust, which has been working on biodiversity agreements with farmer clusters, and David Hill, founder of Environment Bank, a UK company which is at the forefront of biodiversity accounting and offsetting agreements. Links: Find out more about Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust: https://www.gwct.org.uk/Find out more about Environment Bank: https://www.environmentbank.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alconbury Weald sits in a strategic location with a fascinating ecological profile, and access to historic wetlands and ancient woodlands. The provision of green space is at the heart of this new community design and 45% of the development won't be built on at all.Join your host, naturalist and TV presenter Mike Dilger, as he explores the Wild Weald in conversation with Rebecca Britton from Urban&Civic and James Patmore from Bradley Murphy Design. Here, nature unfolds in layers - from bat bricks, bird boxes and bug hotels in residents' gardens, through a series of green corridors, to a new Country Park and the dynamic wider landscape.Discover Alconbury Weald's ambitious tree-planting program and dedication to enhancing nature, and depart on an audio adventure with residents Darius, Carly, Charlie, and Darcie, who have captured the sounds of the natural world right on their doorstep.To find out more, visit www.alconbury-weald.co.uk