Why Wild BNG
Wild BNG is uniquely positioned to deliver high quality natural spaces needed for off- site Biodiversity Net-Gain
Over the last 60 years Derbyshire Wildlife Trust has worked tirelessly to restore and support nature across Derbyshire. With this specialist local knowledge and expertise.
In a report undertaken by SLR Consulting for Derbyshire County Council, Derbyshire Wildlife Trust were recognised as being very well placed to deliver BNG across the county, because of the network of landholdings and the understanding of the county’s wildlife and habitats (SLR, 2022).
As the provider and restorer of wildlife in Derbyshire, we believe we have a moral obligation to ensure that Biodiversity Net Gain, doesn’t simply result in greenwashing but delivers the most effective solutions for society and nature.
Gold Standard BNG
We go beyond the minimum 10% and strive to deliver at least 20% Biodiversity Net Gain.
We strategically target our Biodiversity Net Gain at Local Nature Recovery Strategies as part of a bigger picture of nature’s recovery.
We secure these areas beyond the mandatory 30 years, making sure Biodiversity Net Gain is additional to existing mechanisms, funding and initiatives.
Gold Standard BNG
We go beyond the minimum 10% and strive to deliver at least 20% Biodiversity Net Gain.
We strategically target our Biodiversity Net Gain at Local Nature Recovery Strategies as part of a bigger picture of nature’s recovery.
We secure these areas beyond the mandatory 30 years, making sure Biodiversity Net Gain is additional to existing mechanisms, funding and initiatives.
Our Approach
Our approach to BNG delivery is nature-led, and underpinned by the latest research and evidence. Using natural regeneration and nature-based solutions, we are creating resilient ecosystems that not only ensure the right habitat in the right place, but minimise the carbon expenditure associated with developing and managing new habitats.
Our Approach
Our approach to BNG delivery is nature-led, and underpinned by the latest research and evidence. Using natural regeneration and nature-based solutions, we are creating resilient ecosystems that not only ensure the right habitat in the right place, but minimise the carbon expenditure associated with developing and managing new habitats.
Strategic Mapping
Using GIS and spatial modelling, we have created a strategic roadmap, prioritising where to focus habitat creation in order to support nature recovery networks and maximise other ecosystem services, such as natural flood management.
Nature Networks
This process ensures that all of the biodiversity we create is strategically located - building on the Lawton principles of bigger, better, more and joined up and supporting the organisation wide objective of achieving 30% of land managed for nature, by 2030.
Community Access
As well as being strategically located for nature, all our sites have public access and where possible, are located close to the impacted communities and urban settlements.
Lasting Legacy
We will ensure that all of our sites will be protected in perpetuity, ensuring that both nature and people can benefit from our sites well beyond the 30 year Biodiversity-Net Gain period.