Explore how Biodiversity Net Gain works in practice — from legislation and planning requirements to real habitat creation projects across Kent and the South East.
This section includes practical guidance on BNG requirements, insights into habitat creation, and real project updates from our Chalksole Farm Habitat Bank.
Whether you're looking to understand how BNG works or see how sites are delivered in practice, our articles are designed to give clear, useful insight — without the jargon.

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is rapidly reshaping land use and development across the UK - and our founder, landowner and biodiversity consultant John Newbury is at the forefront of this transition.
Read Now
Welcome article from Biodiversity and Habitat Solutions. Your trusted partner - offering solutions for sustainable development.
Read Now
The endangered dormouse has found a lifeline at Chalksole Farm.
Read Now
Restoring vital habitats at Chalksole Farm and helping to save the Turtle Dove, one of the UK’s fastest declining bird species.
Read Now
Meet the Bee Orchid - a master of mimicry and discover how Chalksole Habitat Bank is helping this charismatic wildflower thrive!
Read NowOne of the most common questions we hear from developers is simply “What actually is a BNG unit?”
Read Now