Ecology and Biodiversity Net Gain

An Ecology Survey (also known as an Ecological Assessment), is a scientific study conducted to assess biodiversity, flora and fauna and environmental conditions of a particular area or habitat. These surveys are typically conducted by ecologists, environmental scientists, or other trained professionals to gather information about the living organisms, ecosystems, and physical environment of a specific location. These are often required for planning permissions, sometimes also requiring a BNG (Biodiversity Net Gain) Report.

Biodiversity Net Gain is a way of creating and improving biodiversity by requiring development to have a positive impact ('net gain') on biodiversity. Dependant on your Local Authority, this report requirement may be a condition on your development and should be carried out at the earliest available opportunity. 

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