Specifying for biodiversity net gain
Publication Year
2025
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Biodiversity net gain (BNG) is now a requirement in planning, making biodiversity a core design priority. This article explores how effective specification enables landscape architects and other professionals to meet BNG targets, integrate ecological goals into project delivery, and ensure long-term environmental and placemaking success.
Document History
Published July 2025.
Author
Mitton, C.
Publisher Information
NBS
NBS are committed to offering distinctive, innovative specification and information solutions to construction industry professionals and are proud to be leading the construction industry in its digital evolution. Their roots lie in the UK's National Building Specification and for nearly 50 years has been helping the construction industry build better and with lower risk. Their future lies in cloud-based technologies and connected data, as they fast become the information marketplace for the global construction industry.