Biodiversity Net Gain

Buzzards Valley, Staffordshire

A varied mosaic of different woodland types, with a pocket of Ancient Woodland at its core. The high distinctiveness of this habitat means that it can be used to offset losses from a wide range of different habitat types, while still meeting the DEFRA trading rules.

Lichfield District Council

NCA 67 - Cannock Chase and Cank Wood

Local Planning authority / national character area

Brickley Wood & Black Plantation, Staffordshire

Two areas of lowland mixed deciduous woodland; historically neglected, but now being brought back into best practice woodland management, and their condition improved.

The high distinctiveness of this habitat means that it can be used to offset losses from a wide range of different habitat types, while still meeting the DEFRA trading rules.

Beacon Park Nature Reserve, Staffordshire

A former golf course, this mini nature reserve is located close to the heart of Lichfield. It is formed of a mosaic of grassland and woodland; demonstrating what can be achieved in publicly-accessible green spaces.

Biodiversity Units from this habitat bank include Other Neutral Grassland and Broadleaved Woodland; both medium distinctiveness habitats, suitable for a range of offset requirements.

status: Live & available to purchase

Local Planning authority / national character area

East Staffs Borough Council

NCA 69 - Trent Valley Washlands

status: Live & available to purchase

Local Planning authority / national character area

Local Planning authority / national character area

Lichfield District Council

NCA 67 - Cannock Chase and Cank Wood

status: LEGAL AGREEMENT IN PLACE - REGISTRATION IN PROgrESS

More Biodiversity Gain Sites Coming Soon

We are actively working with a number of landowners (both private and public sector) to bring forward a diverse selection of

Biodiversity Gain Sites; providing Biodiversity Units from a range of habitats.

If the above sites do not meet your project's requirements, then please let us know.

It may be that we have a site nearing completion, that can provide what you need.