£320m+

Private investment

Biodiversity Units UK (July 2025)

2,450+

Full time jobs

Eftec report, commissioned by The Wildlife Trusts

20,000+

Biodiversity Units

Biodiversity gain sites register

21,000+

Acres of nature recovery

Biodiversity Units UK (July 2025)

About us

We are the official trade body that ensures housebuilders, commercial projects, and infrastructure developments have access to a guaranteed supply of high-integrity off-site Biodiversity Units that are easy to purchase, cost-effective, and provide a simple way to meet Biodiversity Net Gain planning requirements.

Collectively, we are reversing biodiversity loss at pace by placing thousands of acres of land into nature recovery every year entirely through private investment. We provide a critical diversification of income to farmers in England and contribute significantly to fuelling a thriving green economy through a rigorous, high-integrity nature market.

We are committed to ensuring the Government meets its pledge to build 1.5 million houses in England while protecting the natural environment.

News

Open letter to the government regarding Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) reforms.

The BNG Federation, representing the leading habitat banks driving the UK’s nature market, writes to acknowledge the Government’s statement regarding the evolution of the Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) policy.

We note the confirmation that developments of 0.2 hectares or less will now be exempt from BNG requirements, alongside the move to simplify the regime for residential brownfield sites under 2.5 hectares. We also welcome the continued consultation on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).

News

BNG trade federation encourage a balanced and evidence-led approach to any proposed adjustments or exemptions.

The BNG market has reached a significant level of maturity with coverage across England extending to more than 70% which is translating directly into improved efficiency and lower costs. It is now becoming easier and more affordable for SME housebuilders to comply with BNG by sourcing abundantly available Biodiversity Units from expert providers.

The BNG Trade Federation urge that the Government take a balanced approach that maintains investor confidence...

As a leading national homebuilder, Bellway recognises the role the BNG industry fulfils for the UK’s economy. The BNG Federation is the clear voice for this industry, representing a vast spectrum of high-quality off-site habitat providers who in turn provide Bellway with a planning solution which is good for us and good for our customers.

Neil Beamsley, Head of Nature and Biodiversity, Bellway Homes

BNG Federation