On-Site BNG Maintenance
Long-term habitat maintenance, monitoring and practical management to help developers, landowners and management companies meet Biodiversity Net Gain obligations.
Who we help
Practical BNG Management for the Long Term
We support developers, landowners and management companies with the ongoing maintenance, monitoring and practical management of on-site Biodiversity Net Gain habitats.
For Developers
Support with maintaining the habitat commitments attached to a development, from establishment through to long-term management.
For Landowners
Practical management of grassland, hedgerows, woodland, scrub and other habitats created or enhanced as part of a BNG plan.
For Management Companies
Ongoing habitat maintenance, monitoring support and remedial work across managed developments and shared sites.
What we do
What Our On-Site BNG Maintenance Service Includes
How it works
How On-Site BNG Management Works
Effective BNG maintenance is an ongoing process. We work from the requirements already agreed for the site, then help manage, monitor and adjust the habitat over time.
Review the Management Requirements
We review the Biodiversity Gain Plan, Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan and any relevant planning or legal obligations.
Assess the Site and Habitat Condition
We look at the habitats already in place, their current condition and the practical work needed to keep them progressing towards their agreed targets.
Plan and Carry Out Maintenance
Maintenance is scheduled around the requirements of each habitat, including grassland, scrub, hedgerows, woodland and planted areas.
Monitor Progress
Habitat condition is reviewed over time so progress can be measured and any emerging issues identified early.
Adjust and Remediate Where Needed
If a habitat is not developing as expected, we can adapt the management approach and carry out remedial work to help bring it back on track.
Long-term maintenance matters because habitat condition has to be achieved and retained, not simply created at the start of a development.
Practical experience
Experience Managing Biodiversity Habitats at Scale
Our work at Chalksole Farm gives us first-hand experience of creating, establishing and managing habitats for Biodiversity Net Gain over the long term.
That practical experience informs the way we approach on-site BNG maintenance for developers, landowners and management companies, from habitat establishment through to ongoing condition management and remedial work.
- 24ha of neutral and calcareous grassland
- 50,000m² of broadleaved woodland
- 3km of species-rich hedgerow
- 5 priority ponds
Common questions
On-Site BNG Maintenance FAQs
How long do BNG habitats need to be maintained?
In most cases, Biodiversity Net Gain habitats must be secured and managed for at least 30 years.
Who is responsible for maintaining on-site BNG habitats?
Responsibility depends on the planning and legal arrangements for the development, but the agreed habitat management obligations must continue to be met throughout the management period.
Can you work from an existing Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan?
Yes. We can review an existing Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan and use it to guide practical maintenance, monitoring support and remedial work.
What happens if a habitat is not reaching its target condition?
The management approach may need to be adjusted. We can help identify practical remedial work to improve habitat condition and move it back towards the agreed target.
Do you provide monitoring as well as maintenance?
We can support habitat inspections, condition assessment and monitoring alongside practical management work, depending on the requirements of the site.
What types of habitat can you maintain?
Our work can include grassland, scrub, hedgerows, woodland, ponds and other habitats created or enhanced as part of a Biodiversity Net Gain plan.
Need help with an on-site BNG project?
Tell us about the site and the habitat management requirements, and we can discuss the practical support you need.