Bolsterstone Habitat Bank
- County
- South Yorkshire
- Local planning authority (LPA)
- Sheffield City Council
- National Character Area (NCA)
- Yorkshire Southern Pennine Fringe
- Biodiversity gain sites register number
- BGS-050924002
Biodiversity Units available:
Very high distinctiveness habitats
- Lowland meadows
Medium distinctiveness habitats
- Mixed scrub
- Ponds (non-priority habitat)
- Other woodland; broadleaved
Habitat Bank overview
Our Bolsterstone Habitat Bank covers nearly 20 hectares just northeast of Stocksbridge and lies adjacent to a Local Nature Reserve.
We’re transforming the existing grassland into beautiful wildflower meadows rich in native flora and fauna. We’re really excited for the opportunities for ecological connectivity this site is offering for the surrounding area.
BNG delivery
At every Habitat Bank, we always look at the land to determine what can be achieved from the very start. Our biodiversity experts assess the soil, wildlife, vegetation, geology, hydrology, management history, and connectivity across the local landscape.
We take a baseline for each Habitat Bank using the statutory biodiversity metric. We carefully select the best possible habitats for us to establish so we can deliver and demonstrate measurable biodiversity gains over time.
Biodiversity Units from this Habitat Bank are ready to purchase now, subject to availability. Provided alongside expert planning support, these Biodiversity Units offer an effective local off-site BNG solution for the Sheffield City Council LPA and the Yorkshire Southern Pennine Fringe NCA.
Coverage
| Adjacent LPAs | Adjacent NCAs |
|---|---|
| Rotherham Borough Council | Dark Peak |
| Peak District National Park Authority | Southern Pennines |
| North East Derbyshire District Council | Derbyshire Peak Fringe & Lower Derwent |
| Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council | Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire & Yorkshire Coalfield |
Our vision
The Bolsterstone Habitat Bank strategically lies within Natural England’s Network Expansion Zone and sits on the doorstep of the Peak District National Park. It also sits adjacent to a series of Local Wildlife Sites. This makes it the perfect location to connect habitats with the surrounding region, allowing us to effectively restore the land to its historic landscape.
Across the site, we are creating a series of species-rich lowland meadows. These will be traditionally managed with hay cuts and aftermath grazing with conservation cattle. This site will also include new and enhanced pockets of scrub, and we will be enhancing the existing woodland to the south which will benefit existing adjacent ancient woodland.
A Public Right of Way (PRoW) lies across the southwest of the Habitat Bank, just outside of the woodlands along the southern boundary. We’re thrilled that the local community will be able to witness as this site continues to develop over the coming decades.
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Find out the cost and availability of Biodiversity Units from Bolsterstone Habitat Bank.
