Tag: BNG
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Government urged to rethink biodiversity net gain exemptions
Construction and built environment leaders have warned that scrapping biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements for small sites could undermine nature recovery and long-term value. In an open letter coordinated by the Green Construction Board (GCB) and UK Green Building Council (UKGBC), more than 140 signatories have called for the government to adopt a more proportionate…
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Tool to automate early biodiversity assessments
The AI tool uses high-resolution imagery to generate detailed habitat maps, and classifies habitat types down to individual trees, ponds, and scrub patches. It also generates biodiversity unit scores to help with biodiversity net gain (BNG) compliance. View the original article and our Inspiration here