Biodiversity mitigation hierarchy - Revision history

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	For further information see [https://www.local.gov.uk/sites/default/files/documents/LPA%20Metric%203.0%20slides%20final_18_10_21.pdf Natural England Biodiversity Metric 3] or visit [https://www.local.gov.uk/pas/environment/biodiversity-net-gain-local-authorities/biodiversity-net-gain-faqs-frequently-asked#: BNG Q and A] or [https://www.gov.uk/guidance/biodiversity-net-gain BNG.gov]		For further information see [https://www.local.gov.uk/sites/default/files/documents/LPA%20Metric%203.0%20slides%20final_18_10_21.pdf Natural England Biodiversity Metric 3] or visit [https://www.local.gov.uk/pas/environment/biodiversity-net-gain-local-authorities/biodiversity-net-gain-faqs-frequently-asked#: BNG Q and A] or [https://www.gov.uk/guidance/biodiversity-net-gain BNG.gov]
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	* Habitat banks.		* Habitat banks.
	* Habitat management and monitoring plan HMMP.		* Habitat management and monitoring plan HMMP.
−	* Local Nature Recovery Strategy LNRS	+	* Local Nature Recovery Strategy LNRS.
		+	* Mitigation hierarchy.
	* Nature improvement area.		* Nature improvement area.
	* Natural capital.		* Natural capital.

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	The mitigation hierarchy when applied to biodiversity, in particular biodiversity net gain (BNG), is a decision tree designed to help effectively manage the impact developments have on biodiversity, as such the principles and process of the biodiversity net gain procedures generally adopt the same approach.		The mitigation hierarchy when applied to biodiversity, in particular biodiversity net gain (BNG), is a decision tree designed to help effectively manage the impact developments have on biodiversity, as such the principles and process of the biodiversity net gain procedures generally adopt the same approach.
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	* Green roofs.		* Green roofs.
	* Habitat.		* Habitat.
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	* Habitat management and monitoring plan HMMP.		* Habitat management and monitoring plan HMMP.
	* Local Nature Recovery Strategy LNRS		* Local Nature Recovery Strategy LNRS

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The mitigation hierarchy when applied to biodiversity, in particular biodiversity net gain (BNG), is a decision tree designed to help effectively manage the impact developments have on biodiversity, as such the principles and process of the biodiversity net gain procedures generally adopt the same approach.

The hierarchy forms an inverted triangle with the highest impact measures at the top (similar in principle to the waste hierarchy for construction) with avoidance the highest impact approach to be considered first and foremost, whilst as a last resort in some cases contributions to alternative biodiversity projects may be considered where other options are not possible. The 5 steps; Avoidance, Minimisation, Restoration, Offsetting and Contributions are described below.

* Avoiding the impacts on a development on biodiversity through location, scale or timing is the first priority.
* Minimising a developments impact on biodiversity through approach and design should be prioritised next.
* Restoring habitats damaged or degraded by a development such as replanting or reseeding next.
* Offsetting refers to compensating unavoidable impacts of development, possibly elsewhere on a different site.
* Contributing financially to wider conservation efforts is seen as a last but viable option in certain cases.

For further information see [https://www.local.gov.uk/sites/default/files/documents/LPA%20Metric%203.0%20slides%20final_18_10_21.pdf Natural England Biodiversity Metric 3] or visit [https://www.local.gov.uk/pas/environment/biodiversity-net-gain-local-authorities/biodiversity-net-gain-faqs-frequently-asked#: BNG Q and A] or [https://www.gov.uk/guidance/biodiversity-net-gain BNG.gov]

= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

* Biodiversity in building design and construction
* Biodiversity in the urban environment.
* Biodiversity Gain.
* Biodiversity gain plan.
* Biodiversity gain site register.
* Biodiversity net gain consultation.
* Biodiversity net gain regulations and implementation.
* Biodiversity offsetting.
* Biodiversity units
* Biodiversity metric
* Biophilic design.
* BREEAM Enhancing site ecology.
* BREEAM Long term impact on biodiversity.
* Ecological network.
* Ecological impact assessment.
* Ecology.
* Environmental impact assessment.
* Geodiversity.
* Green infrastructure.
* Green roofs.
* Habitat.
* Habitat management and monitoring plan HMMP.
* Local Nature Recovery Strategy LNRS
* Nature improvement area.
* Natural capital.
* Natural environment white paper.
* nature recovery network.
* Protected species.
* Sustainable development toolkit.
* The future of green infrastructure.
* Tree preservation order.

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