High-integrity BNG for Developers
As an outcome of the 2021 Environment Act, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requires developers of homes, businesses and infrastructure to deliver a minimum 10% increase in biodiversity compared to what was on site before development, in order to achieve planning approval.
At Nattergal, we are excited about this new initiative as it not only aligns to our own mission to restore Nature, it also creates an additional funding source to enable our projects – and biodiversity – to thrive.
BNG units from trusted Nature restoration experts
Nattergal is a leading UK Nature restoration company and a trusted provider of high integrity Biodiversity Net Gain units to housing, commercial and infrastructure developers across England.
Thanks to our landscape-scale Nature recovery projects, we have a diverse portfolio of over 4,000 high-integrity off-site BNG units available for purchase. Keep scrolling for more details on the habitats we offer.
We are able to cater for small and large volume requests. For a free consultation with one of our BNG experts, fill in the form and we’ll aim to get back to you within one working day. Please include your completed BNG metric if available.
Why partner with Nattergal?
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High Integrity
Our BNG units are delivered through landscape scale and natural-process led Nature recovery, by a team of skilled ecologists and rewilding specialists.
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Legally Approved
All units are legally secured, via a s106 agreement or a Conservation Covenant for a minimum period of 30 years.
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Excellent Value
Our fees are competitive, with no hidden costs. Once the units have been paid for, we take care of everything else.
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Meaningful Impact
We put Nature first and work in collaboration with local communities at each Wildland to maximise the benefits for all.
A Trusted Partner for leading brands.
Neil Beamsley, Group Head of Biodiversity, Bellway Homes
“After an extensive design review, it became clear that achieving a 10% biodiversity gain onsite at our Harold’s Wood site near Romford wasn't feasible. We've therefore partnered with Nattergal to provide the necessary additional gains.
I’m delighted that we have been able to start our BNG delivery journey together with Nattergal. It’s been inspiring to see the diligence and integrity with which they approach their work.
In fact, our collaboration extends beyond BNG. They will also create a new habitat for a population of slow worms currently residing at Harold’s Wood, ensuring their safe relocation to facilitate development.”
Explore some our locations and habitats below
Boothby Wildland, Lincolnshire | 617 ha
Locality
LPA: South Kesteven
NCA: Kesteven Uplands
Neighbouring LPAs:
North Kesteven
South Holland
Peterborough
Rutland
Melton
Newark and Sherwood
Habitats available:
Very high distinctiveness lowland meadow and medium distinctiveness ponds, other neutral grassland, scrub, and woodland.
In due course we will also be creating watercourse units and other high distinctiveness habitats.
High Fen Wildland, Norfolk | 292 ha
Locality
LPA: Kings Lynn and West Norfolk
NCA: The Fens
Neighboring LPAs:
North Norfolk
Breckland
West Suffolk
East Cambridgeshire
Fenland
South Holland
Habitats available:
High distinctiveness floodplain wetland mosaic (CFGM), medium distinctiveness scrub and grassland.
Harold’s Park Wildland, Essex | 206 ha
Locality
LPA: Epping Forest
NCA: Northern Thames Basin
Neighbouring LPAs:
o Brentwood
o Broxbourne
o East Hertfordshire
o Harlow
o London Area
o Uttlesford
Habitats Available
Medium distinctiveness heathland & shrub, grassland, ponds, woodland and forest, high distinctiveness woodland and forest, and very high distinctiveness grassland.
Other habitat types may be available in the future.
