Ecologists’ habitat condition judgements really matter for UK biodiversity net gain -report

Published 12:14 on June 12, 2026 / Last updated at 12:14 on June 12, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), Nature & Biodiversity (Markets, Policy)

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Natural variability in professional judgement can have a big influence on developers' obligations under England’s biodiversity net gain (BNG) policy as ecologists’ habitat assessments determine how many units must be delivered or purchased, a study said this week.
Natural variability in professional judgement can have a big influence on developers' obligations under England’s biodiversity net gain (BNG) policy as ecologists’ habitat assessments determine how many units must be delivered or purchased, a study said this week.


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