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Catch up with the biodiversity experts at Environment Bank. From BNG policy to nature-based solutions, we stay involved in the latest environmental news and lead the way in making biodiversity gains through habitat creation.

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UK Government’s BNG consultation response

The UK Government published long-awaited responses to two key consultations on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) policy that ran last year.

This included a consultation on small, medium, and brownfield sites as well as a consultation on the upcoming BNG for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs)…

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Eye-level render of Hartlepool Habitat Bank showing new wildflower meadows being grazed by native cattle, with a neighbouring housing estate in the background
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Environment Bank achieves B Corp Certification

Environment Bank has officially achieved its B Corp Certification! This accreditation not only recognises a high standard of accountability and transparency across our business operations, but also our commitment to remaining a responsible business and a…
29 June 2026
Responsible businesses BNG Habitat Banks
Two young people from Black2Nature are standing in a river, looking into a fishing net.

Black2Nature visits Honiton Habitat Bank 

Black2Nature is a fantastic charity that gives Visible Minority Ethnic young people opportunities to access nature – and we recently had the pleasure of hosting a group at our Honiton Habitat…
30 April 2026
Landowners BNG Habitat Banks
Farmers John and Richard Pendlebury, father in his sixties and son in his forties, stood at the Horwich Habitat Bank beside a large green tractor

What does the BNG consultation mean for farmers?

The Government’s recent Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) consultation response has confirmed that BNG will now be introduced to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) from…
30 April 2026
Developers Biodiversity Units
Eye-level render of Hartlepool Habitat Bank showing new wildflower meadows being grazed by native cattle, with a neighbouring housing estate in the background

UK Government’s BNG consultation response

This week, the UK Government published long-awaited responses to two key consultations on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) policy that ran last year. This…
17 April 2026
Landowners BNG Habitat Banks
A close-up photo of a water vole sat on a branch in a pond, eating a green leafy plant

National water vole survey launches 

The national water vole survey – an annual assessment taking place from 15th April to 15th June – starts today! This is a crucial part…
15 April 2026
Responsible businesses Nature Shares
Render of Witchampton Habitat Bank with habitats restored, showing stunning wildflower meadow surrounded by trees

World Wildlife Day 2026 — medicinal and aromatic plants

Today we’re celebrating World Wildlife Day – an annual event dedicated to appreciating the diverse species that are essential to global ecosystems. World Wildlife Day takes place each…
2 March 2026
Landowners BNG Habitat Banks
Principal land manager (north) Will, a middle-aged white man with black-framed glasses wearing a flat cap, dark grey gilet and white shirt with blue crossed stripes.

Meet Will, our Principal Land Manager (North)

Having worked in rural surveying and estate management, our Principal Land Manager Will brought a great deal of knowledge and experience with him when he joined Environment Bank in early 2025.   Since…
20 January 2026
Landowners BNG Habitat Banks
Head of Land (South), Jess, a woman in her thirties with long, straight brown hair wearing a blue, white, and orange pattered dress.

Meet Jess, our Head of Land (South)

With a passion for collaborative habitat recovery projects, Environment Bank’s Head of Land for the south of England, Jess, has…
7 August 2025