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You may have been advised that a Biodiversity Metric Calculation is required for your planning application, but how do you do it?

Read our expert guide on biodiversity offsetting from Ecology by Design. Learn more about the principles of biodiversity offsetting from the experts.

What is the mitigation hierarchy in biodiversity? How is it achieved? Learn about the steps of the mitigation hierarchy process and how to utilise them.

What is biodiversity net gain, and why is it important? Read more from ecological consultancy experts about this vital element of project development planning.

What are the most endangered animals in the UK at the moment? Read this report from licenced ecologists to discover the animals in decline in 2022.

What is the difference between an EIA, EcIA and PEA? Find out everything you need to know from Ecology by Design.

What are the important environmental laws that protect endangered species in the UK? Read more from licensed ecologists.

Timing ecology surveys and site work can be a bit of a minefield. Learn more with our timeline for developers, featuring the key dates throughout the year to be aware of.

Biodiversity net gain is the name given to the process of ensuring any development project mitigates the loss of biodiversity through either enhancing diversity on-site, or creating new habitats that offer biodiversity value.

Do I need an ecology survey to apply for planning permission? Discover everything you need to know from licensed ecologists.

A Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA) comprises a rapid assessment to identify features of ecological interest on site or within the vicinity of the site in order to understand the impacts arising from a proposed project.

Learn everything you need to know about ecological impact assessments from experienced ecologists, including the EcIA process, lead times and costs.