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…
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BNG for NSIPs
What promoters need to know
Biodiversity Net Gain is now mandatory for NSIPs. Our quick guide sets out the challenges promoters are likely to face and how to tackle them, drawing on insights from 30 experts across 25 leading organisations, including National Grid, Network Rail, Thames Water, AECOM and Pinsent Masons.
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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…
World Water Day 2026 – the importance of building water resilience
Today marks World Water Day, an annual event that takes place on 22nd March each year that’s dedicated to raising…
International Day of Forests 2026 – spotlighting lowland mixed deciduous woodland
21st March marks the International Day of Forests – a day designated by the United Nations General Assembly to raise awareness…
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…
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…
Environment Bank TNFD Report 2025
We’ve embraced the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) framework as a valuable tool that will help us…
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…
Meet Rory, our Principle Land Manager
Growing up on a family farm in the Lake District, our Principal Land Manager Rory always knew he wanted to…
Celebrating BNG’s first anniversary
We’re celebrating a whole year since Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), one of the most pivotal pieces of environmental legislation in…
World Economic Forum 2025 – We can’t lose sight of the challenges
The World Economic Forum annual meeting traditionally follows one week from the release of the Global Risks Report, which once…
Eighteen Habitat Banks added to BNG register
This month, Environment Bank has successfully added eighteen new BNG Habitat Banks to Natural England’s biodiversity gain site register. Across England, these eighteen Habitat…