Biodiversity baseline surveys
What is a Biodiversity baseline survey?
A Biodiversity Baseline Survey is an initial assessment of the species, habitats, and ecosystems in a specific area before any significant development or interventions occur. It establishes a reference point against which future changes in biodiversity can be measured.
Our baseline surveys use the DEFRA biodiversity metric scheme to
Quantify the biodiversity value of a site
Identify key species, habitats, and ecosystem services to monitor
Calculate the number of biodiversity units the site can produce.
Assess habitat size, condition, distinctiveness, strategic significance, temporal risk, and spatial risk
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Off-site units for Biodiversity Net Gain available for immediate purchase
When it is not possible to achieve a 10% net gain on-site, our DEFRA Metric-compliant schemes offer off-site BNG Units for planning applications and immediate purchase.
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Habitat Management and Monitoring Plans (HMMPs)
A Habitat Management Plan (HMP) outlines how habitats created or enhanced as part of a development project will be managed to secure long-term biodiversity gains.
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Lease you land for biodiversity net gain unit sales
Ground Control supports land owners with indentifying whether their under-used land could be leased for the sale of BNG units and potential income streams of up to 30 years.
