Stories from the ground

Survey season offers a unique opportunity to see ecology in action.

In this month’s ecology special, we explore the wider role Biodiversity Net Gain can play in creating healthier, more resilient landscapes, alongside the insights emerging from habitat and wildlife monitoring across our habitat banks.

Nature is part of every supply chain

Nature underpins every business, whether we realise it or not. Discover why HMRC’s latest ecosystem services guidance matters and what it means for landowners, developers and the future of natural capital.

Biodiversity Net Gain and climate resilience: creating places that last

BNG can deliver far more than biodiversity units. Explore how well-designed habitats can strengthen climate resilience while creating lasting value for both people and nature.

Beyond the biodiversity metric: what we’re seeing at Sleight Farm

From meadow indicator species to the first bee orchid recorded on site, our latest botanical survey reveals encouraging signs that habitat recovery is gathering pace.

Eyes on nature: what wildlife reveals about a habitat in recovery

Some of the most valuable ecological surveys happen when nobody is there. Discover what recent wildlife monitoring is revealing about how species are responding as habitats establish and mature.

Featured habitat bank: Lesnewth, Cornwall

Meeting Cornwall’s growing demand for Biodiversity Net Gain, Lesnewth Habitat Bank offers 130 BNG units across a 26.8ha registered habitat bank, providing developers with a trusted local solution to meet planning requirements while delivering lasting ecological value.

Situated within the River Valency landscape, Lesnewth borders one of England’s rare temperate Celtic rainforests. Our long-term restoration programme will establish species-rich grassland, woodland, scrub, rural trees and traditional Cornish hedgerows, strengthening ecological connectivity and creating resilient habitats for wildlife.

For developers, it’s high-quality, locally available BNG. For nature, it’s the restoration of one of Cornwall’s most remarkable landscapes.

Host LPA: Cornwall Council
NCA: Cornwall
BNG Registration: BGS-221025001

Interested in Lesnewth? Contact us to discuss unit availability, habitat types, pricing and planning requirements.