Biodiversity Net Gain: Principles and Guidance
This webinar will provide an overview of two new free guidance documents produced by CIEEM, CIRIA and IEMA building on the Biodiversity Principles published in 2016.
Biodiversity Net Gain – Principles and Guidance for UK construction and developments
Background
Biodiversity Net Gain is development that leaves biodiversity in a better state than before. The decline in UK habitats and species makes reversing past losses an imperative not just in terms of the benefits to wildlife but also in terms of economic and social benefits.
This webinar will provide an overview of two new free guidance* documents produced by CIEEM, CIRIA and IEMA which build on the Biodiversity Principles published in 2016.
• Biodiversity Net Gain – Good practice principles for development (2016)
• Biodiversity Net Gain – A practical guide(2019)
• Biodiversity Net Gain – Case studies (2019
For more information you can review the news release
here.
Why attend
This webinar will provide an opportunity to:
- Learn about new industry guidance Biodiversity Net Gain - A practical guide
- Hear case studies WSP and Berkley Group
- Ask questions of the project team behind the guidance
Programme
14:30 Introduction
Claire Wansbury, Associate Director, Ecology, Atkins
14:35 Overview of the latest guidance
- Julia Baker, Biodiversity Technical Specialist, Balfour Beatty
- Rachel Hoskin, Director, Footprint Ecology
14:50 Case studies introduction
Tom Butterworth, Technical Director - Ecology, WSP
14:55 Infrastructure case study
Tom Butterworth, Technical Director - Ecology, WSP
15:00 Developer case study
Laura Boccadamo, Group Sustainability Manager, Berkeley Group
15:05 Questions and discussion
Nick Blyth, Policy and Engagement Lead, IEMA
15:20 The changing landscape - An overview of current developments influencing
the implementation of Net Gain
Sally Hayns, CEO, CIEEM
Who should attend
Ecologists and biodiversity professionals, planners, clients, funders, landscape architects and construction site managers.
Partners
When
19th March 2019
14:30 - 15:30
Registration will close at 11:00 on 19th March
Fees
Free for ALL attendees
Please note we will not be issuing CPD Certificates for this event.
The webinar will be recorded and available online.
Booking
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