'Full of holes': Why green groups are calling for reforms to 'failing' Biodiversity Net Gain scheme

Michael Holder
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Plans would see new developers having to ensure a buildings deliver a 10 per cent biodiversity boost | Credit: iStock
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Plans would see new developers having to ensure a buildings deliver a 10 per cent biodiversity boost | Credit: iStock

Analysis by Wildlife and Countryside Link finds only a fraction of expected land has been supported for nature recovery through the Biodiversity Net Gain scheme since its launch last year

The government's flagship scheme to boost biodiversity around new commercial and infrastructure developments in England has delivered only a fraction of the nature recovery benefits expected during its...

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