Rebel Nature Works assists UK landowners in identifying opportunities to enhance natural habitats on their property. The company helps landowners generate long-term income by facilitating the sale of off-site Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units to property developers. This service allows landowners to increase biodiversity value while diversifying their revenue streams beyond traditional farming.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Land developers in the UK are now legally required to ensure a minimum 10% increase in biodiversity value on sites following development, as mandated by Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) legislation. Developers who cannot meet this requirement on-site need to find off-site solutions, creating a demand for measurable biodiversity enhancements elsewhere. Landowners often lack the expertise to navigate the complexities of BNG and realize the income potential of habitat creation on their land.
Solution
Rebel Nature Works helps landowners create and manage habitats to generate income through the sale of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units. They act as an intermediary, connecting landowners with developers needing to offset their environmental impact. Rebel Nature Works provides end-to-end services, including initial land assessment, habitat strategy planning, engagement with local councils, and long-term habitat management and monitoring. Their ecology team assesses the land's baseline biodiversity, identifies potential habitat options, and estimates potential BNG units, all at no initial cost to the landowner.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes landowners in the UK seeking to diversify income streams by creating enhanced habitats and selling BNG units, as well as land developers needing to meet BNG requirements through off-site biodiversity enhancements.
Features
- Land assessment to determine suitability for habitat creation and BNG unit generation.
- Ecological surveys and baseline data collection, including satellite data, botanical, and soil surveys.
- Habitat strategy and management plan development to maximize biodiversity uplift.
- Liaison with local councils to align habitat management plans with off-site BNG requirements.
- Assistance with legal agreements, including exclusivity agreements and conservation covenants (Section 106 agreements).
- Long-term habitat management, monitoring, and reporting to ensure sustained biodiversity gains.