Dorset Council’s approach to Biodiversity Net Gain | WEBINAR

Hosted by ICE South West, ICE Dorchester City Club and the CIWEM South Western branch

Event description

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is a concept and approach to development that aims to leave the natural environment in a better state than it was before. It involves activities that compensate for the biodiversity lost due to development by ensuring that the gain in biodiversity exceeds the loss. This can be achieved through various means, such as creating new habitats, improving existing ones, or restoring degraded ecosystems.

The goal is to ensure that development projects not only minimise their ecological impact but also contribute positively to the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity. This approach is increasingly being adopted in planning and construction projects to ensure sustainable development. In the UK, for example, the government has introduced legislation requiring most new developments to achieve a net gain in biodiversity.

This webinar will present the work undertaken by Dorset Council and WSP to prepare for the introduction of Biodiversity Net Gain. The findings of a supply and demand study driven by development pressure in the county will be discussed alongside the main considerations for the authority in delivering BNG and fulfilling its legal biodiversity duty.

Part of the CIWEM Nature-based Solutions series.

Booking and joining information

This event is open to members and non-members of CIWEM and ICE.

Bookings are being taken through ICE booking page.

Please contact Yasemin Gurbiz at ICE Southwest (ice.southwest@ice.org.uk) if you have any difficulties with booking a place or would like to cancel your attendance.

If you have any queries about this webinar, please contact Aidan Wilks at Aidan.WilksDaly@wsp.com or Dr Joseph Franklin at joseph.franklin@wsp.com.

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