Biodiversity Net Gain and Nutrient Neutrality
Greenshank develops, secures and manages Natural Capital schemes across England.
We give landowners a long-term income from their land, and give developers the biodiversity units and nutrient credits they need for planning.
Trusted by Developers and Landowners
Creating Habitats To Solve Problems
Greenshank was founded to tackle the UK's nascent Natural Capital market on behalf of landowners and developers.
We deliver the full lifecycle of Biodiversity Net Gain and Nutrient Mitigation schemes, from inception and technical design through to deployment and sales.
We co-developed Natural England's nutrient guidance and built the UK's first self-serve BNG and NN platform.
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National Coverage
30 Habitat Banks
12 Nutrient Mitigation Schemes
96% coverage of LNRS areas
Over 6,000 BNG units
“Greenshank Environmental’s innovative biodiversity net gain schemes have helped us achieve nutrient neutrality seamlessly, significantly enhancing our site's natural capital.”
Articles
Understand what biodiversity net gain is, how BNG is calculated, and how to buy or sell biodiversity units in England.
Find out which developments are exempt from mandatory BNG, what the de minimis exemption means, and what is not exempt from biodiversity net gain.
Natural England's first draft Environmental Delivery Plan would let developers discharge their nutrient obligations in the Norfolk Broads and Wensum catchments by paying a levy. This is our full response to the consultation.
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