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.
50+
BNG Habitat Banks
10,000+
Biodiversity Units
3,000+
Development projects
4,000+
Acres of land restored
1,500+
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.
SES Water project unlocked with off-site BNG
To meet the Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirement for the installation of an essential booster pumping station and associated works in Croydon, SES Water chose Environment…
BNG for Durham Council’s new housing project
Durham Council required support in meeting Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) for an affordable housing development, and Environment Bank was able to act fast and supply off-site Biodiversity Units when another provider fell through.…
BNG for Bury Council’s Pyramid Park upgrade
In the first phase of an extensive plan to regenerate their town centre and unlock a disused brownfield site for…
Land partner for BNG: Chiddingfold Habitat Bank
Facing diminishing returns from traditional farming, Jon Cherriman was looking for an alternative land use option that would provide financial…
London Climate Action Week 2026
Environment Bank is hosting and participating in events across LCAW26 (20–28 June), including our flagship panel, The Business Case for Nature, in partnership with Barclays. Visit our events page to register and learn more.
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