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The Land Trust

Environment and Biodiversity

By working with The Land Trust saw a 22% increase in ecological surveys and bioblitzes being
communities carried out over the year 2022/23 vs the previous year. This investment in
citizen science ensures that there are now at least three surveys going on
to deliver around the country each week.
biodiversity net
gain, we can As a well-established land management charity with over 19 years’ experience of
restoring and managing green spaces with a variety of different objectives and
also enhance constraints, we are ideally placed to help a variety of clients manage the
community challenges of biodiversity net gain.
engagement, We work with industry leading ecological consultancies and can offer a variety of
health and different approaches to deliver net gain, including:
well-being, the • Sale of biodiversity net gain units from our existing national portfolio
local economy • Acquisition and management of the onsite or offsite net gain required for a
and education. single development
• Delivery of strategic habitat banks controlled by you for multiple developments
in a region
The Land Trust’s unique approach is that by working with communities to deliver
biodiversity net gain, we can also enhance community engagement, health and
well-being, the local economy and education. This provides a sustainable
approach to net gain that also delivers significant ESG credentials.

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