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Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) & Ecology
Microsite designs and delivers on-site and off-site biodiversity schemes to support Biodiversity Net Gain requirements and wider environmental objectives.
We work with developers, landowners, and public sector organisations to create practical, measurable biodiversity improvements that meet planning conditions and deliver long term environmental value.
Biodiversity Net Gain can be delivered in different ways depending on site constraints, land availability, and project requirements.
In some cases, biodiversity improvements can be delivered directly within the development boundary. In others, off-site biodiversity schemes are required to achieve the required net gain.
Microsite supports both approaches, helping clients identify the most appropriate solution and deliver it effectively.
On-site biodiversity schemes focus on creating or enhancing habitats within the boundary of a development site.
These schemes are often integrated into the design of housing developments, commercial sites, and public spaces, ensuring biodiversity improvements sit alongside built infrastructure.
Typical on-site biodiversity schemes include:
Tree planting within developments
Wildflower meadows and grassland creation
Habitat creation in public open spaces
Green corridors and ecological buffers
Biodiversity enhancements within landscaping schemes
Microsite works closely with project teams to ensure on-site schemes are deliverable, compliant, and aligned with construction programmes.
Where on-site delivery is limited or not feasible, off-site biodiversity schemes can be used to meet Biodiversity Net Gain requirements.
Off-site schemes involve creating or enhancing habitats on separate land, often delivering greater biodiversity value over a wider area. In many cases, off-site delivery can achieve enhanced biodiversity outcomes when carefully planned.
Typical off-site biodiversity schemes include:
Woodland creation on suitable land
Wildflower meadow creation
Habitat restoration and enhancement
Long term land management for biodiversity units
Biodiversity projects delivered in partnership with landowners
Microsite supports both developers seeking off-site solutions and landowners looking to provide land for biodiversity delivery.
Every on-site or off-site biodiversity scheme starts with a clear understanding of site conditions and project requirements.
Microsite supports scheme development through initial feasibility assessments, habitat selection informed by soil and location, practical scheme design, coordination with planners and ecologists, and integration with wider project objectives.
This ensures biodiversity schemes are realistic, measurable, and capable of long-term success.
Biodiversity schemes must be delivered and managed over time to remain compliant and effective.
Microsite focuses on practical implementation and long-term outcomes, supporting habitat creation and enhancement works, structured land management solutions, long-term management planning, and ongoing support where required.
Our approach avoids short-term fixes and prioritises biodiversity schemes designed to perform and remain compliant over time.
On-site and off-site biodiversity schemes are commonly required by:
Developers and construction firms
Local authorities and public sector bodies
Infrastructure and utilities projects
Landowners providing biodiversity land
Planning and project management teams
Microsite works as a delivery partner, supporting compliance while keeping projects moving.
If you need support delivering biodiversity improvements as part of a development or land management project, Microsite can help.