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The concept may remain controversial, but, argues AECOM's Joseph Franklin, the government's new net gain proposals could help boost UK biodiversity

Earlier this month the government opened its consultation on biodiversity net gain, seeking views on its proposals to make biodiversity net gain mandatory for developments in England when granting planning...

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