Habitat Banks
We take parcels of low-quality land and create thriving Habitat Banks where biodiversity can flourish.
The biodiversity experts
Environment Bank is the nation’s leading biodiversity gains specialist, restoring habitats across England.
What we do
We’re creating new habitats where biodiversity has been lost. Our vast network of Habitat Banks has already generated thousands of Biodiversity Units.
Biodiversity Units
We help developers meet their Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) planning conditions off-site.
Nature Shares
We deliver high-profile projects to give forward-thinking businesses a way to invest in biodiversity.
Our BNG network
Across thousands of acres, we’re creating Habitat Banks to restore lost biodiversity. Discover England’s largest and fastest growing network of BNG Habitat Banks where we’re helping developers across the nation to achieve Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) off-site.
Who we work with
We build long-term partnerships to deliver biodiversity gains where they’re needed most. Our team includes leading specialists in ecology, habitat creation, agricultural land management, planning policy, legal frameworks, mapping, and data analysis. Our expertise helps ensure the best outcomes for our clients, partners, and habitats.
35+
BNG Habitat Banks
6500+
Biodiversity Units
1000+
Development projects
2500+
Acres of land restored
1000+
Acres added each year
Our case studies
Read about our recent work to see why we’re the nation’s trusted biodiversity gains partner. We’ve enabled leading developers to deliver BNG off-site and helped landowners to generate income by creating habitats.
Landowner BNG partnership: Habitat Bank in East Sussex
Farmer Alison wanted a land diversification option that would support her sustainable farming practices and her ongoing nature restoration work. …
Estate partnership for BNG: Cornwell Habitat Bank
Having managed the estate for two decades, Alex saw Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) as a great opportunity to boost nature…
Off-site BNG for warehouse in Manchester
Packaging manufacturer WERiT UK Limited – based in Irlam, Manchester – required an off-site Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) solution for a warehouse…
Planning granted with BNG for Yorkshire home
When a project became no longer exempt from Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) policy, Pretty Perfect Properties needed to find off-site…
Latest news
BNG success for small developments in England
We’re proud to be supporting small development projects across England – including a large number of residential sites – and helping to make sure Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) can work for small site developers.
With April 2025 marking the anniversary of small site BNG policy, we’re highlighting a selection of clients from across the country…
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