We work alongside developers and agencies to ensure schemes meet their BNG requirements.
The most cost-effective way to achieve BNG is to enhance or create habitat on-site or by using nearby off-site landholdings. One method is to improve existing grassland through overseeding and management practices such as cut-and-collect, as well as the creation of new wildflower meadows. Our fleet of agricultural machinery allows us to carry out seeding works on all scales.
Planting diverse species, woodland and native hedgerows can assist BNG in the right areas, as well as maintaining and improving existing woodland areas. Our planting and tree surgery teams can meet your woodland creation and maintenance requirements.
Working with ecologists and developers to deliver Biodiversity Net Gain solutions
What Is
Biodiversity Net Gain?
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) legislation requires UK developers to enhance habitats by 10% above their pre-development state, effective from spring 2024 under the Environment Act 2021.
Environment Act 2014 – Section 14 – BNG
How can we help you with Biodiversity Net Gain?
Mitigate
Our expert teams of ecologically trained operatives are able to carry out the measures needed to protect your site’s existing biodiversity.
Create
With over 30 years of experience in habitat creation, we have the expertise you need to find the right on-site and off-site habitat creation solutions.
Protect
Throughout your project’s life cycle and beyond, we have the capability to carry out maintenance, putting in place the management strategies required to protect the gains.
Over 35 years of delivering Biodiversity Net Gain
Experience
Since the great storm of 1987 over 15 million trees have been planted by us. Knighton Countryside Management has been at the forefront of habitat creation and restoration. Over 35 years later, we have the know-how to deliver the most comprehensive and cost-effective services in the industry.
Expertise
Our teams of highly trained and ecologically experienced operatives are skilled in all aspects of habitat creation and protected species works. We mobilise quickly and take pride in working efficiently and to the highest standards.
Equipment
Our fleet of vehicles and machinery is able to carry out landscape & habitat works on all scales. Our specialist kit includes high-access equipment, low-ground pressure excavation and hydroseeding.
Case Studies
Woking Great Crested Newt Pilot Project
Knighton Countryside Management worked with ADAS and Woking Borough Council in partnership with Natural England, on a groundbreaking and pioneering pilot project to enhance and create habitats for the great crested newt. All whilst minimising delays to significant building projects.
Large Scale Woodland & Wetland Creation
The Avonmouth and Severnside Enterprise Area (ASEA) Flood Defence Scheme integrates advanced flood management with strategic habitat creation and enhancement. Key aspects include:
- Flood Defence Infrastructure
- Habitat Creation
- Habitat Enhancement
- Environmental Integration
The ASEA Flood Defence Scheme aims to safeguard communities while promoting ecological health and resilience by combining robust flood protection with habitat creation and enhancement.
Get in touch with the team now!
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