Meet the Neighbours: Turtle Doves at Chalksole Farm

Our habitat bank at Chalksole Farm is actively working to restore vital ecosystems for one of the UK's fastest declining bird species - the Turtle Dove.

Once numbering around 150,000 breeding pairs in the 1970s, their population has plummeted to just 2000 today. Habitat loss and food scarcity has pushed this iconic bird to the brink. With around 700 pairs still found in Kent, the region remains a stronghold for their survival. 

However, targeted habitat creation through Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) offers the chance to reverse this. We are planting native woodlands, enhancing mature hedgerows, adding kilometres of new hedgerow, and creating fresh water sources - all of this supporting their nesting, feeding and hydration needs. 

Why This Matters for Developers and Planners

If your development project affects biodiversity, choosing off-site BNG units from a provider like Biodiversity and Habitat Solutions helps you:

• Meet your statutory BNG planning obligations
• Contribute to the recovery of red-listed species like the Turtle Dove
• Align with national and local conservation priorities
• Partner with a proven team that delivers and maintains your habitat units for the long term

Each unit is secured under a Section 106 agreement, and our team manages everything — from initial planting to habitat maturity and compliance reporting.

Be Part of the Conservation Story

Whether you're a developer, ecologist, planning consultant or interested party, your project can play a meaningful role in wildlife recovery. By investing in our BNG units, you're supporting real, measurable environmental change — including the return of the Turtle Dove to the South East.

Contact us today to explore available BNG units and be part of a greener, more connected future for biodiversity in Kent and beyond.

Download our brochure to explore available BNG units and pricing

Call us at 01233 671025
Email info@biodiversityandhabitatsolutions.co.uk

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