Study: Biodiversity Net Gain could secure over 23,500 football fields worth of land for nature each year

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Study: Biodiversity Net Gain could secure over 23,500 football fields worth of land for nature each year

New research suggests requirement for developers to fund habitat improvements could protect and create over 15,000 hectares for biodiversity each year

The government's proposals to roll back 'nutrient neutrality' rules for housebuilders may remain hugely controversial, but alternative plans to ensure developers fund biodiversity improvements could yet...

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