The Environment Bill has created obligations for developers that can have unintended consequences, not least the provisions for offsite gain or payments to local authorities in lieu of on-site provision. A tight urban site can seem to offer few opportunities to increase biodiversity and support nature. In this practical session addressing the challenges of delivery BNG within the red line boundary we hear from several specialists on strategies for increasing biodiversity on the most challenging of urban sites

Haydn Keen, Business Development Director, RSK
Amanda Skeldon, Climate & Nature Director, JLL
Jon Davies, Director, RSK Wilding
Kingsley Clarke, Operations Lead, SCF
Mark Knight, Landscape Team Leader, Groundwork
Sam Evans, Head of Natural Environment, Greater Manchester Combined Authority