Lowland Meadows helps developers meet Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements by creating and selling off-site biodiversity units. The company restores habitats and manages land to increase ecological value, providing developers with a straightforward way to achieve compliance and landowners with a new income stream.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Developers face challenges in meeting Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) legislation, which mandates an increase in biodiversity value following development. This requirement necessitates the acquisition of off-site biodiversity units, a process that can be complex and time-consuming.
Solution
Lowland Meadows facilitates compliance with BNG legislation by creating and selling off-site biodiversity units. The company undertakes comprehensive habitat restoration projects, including grassland, woodland, and wetland creation, to enhance ecological value. For landowners, Lowland Meadows provides baseline habitat surveys, develops bespoke conservation management plans, and implements these plans to increase biodiversity value. This process generates biodiversity units that are then sold to developers, providing landowners with a secure, long-term income stream. For developers, Lowland Meadows offers a streamlined process for acquiring the necessary biodiversity units to discharge planning conditions and achieve compliance with environmental regulations.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes property developers requiring BNG compliance and landowners seeking to enhance their land's ecological value and generate income.
Features
- Habitat creation services for grassland, woodland, and wetland ecosystems.
- Biodiversity baseline assessments utilizing the DEFRA Statutory Metric.
- Development and implementation of bespoke conservation management plans.
- Creation and sale of off-site biodiversity units to meet BNG requirements.
- Expert planning advice to navigate environmental legislation and streamline project approvals.
- Facilitation of landowner income generation through biodiversity unit sales.