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In a world first, England has introduced legislation requiring all new developments to boost nature.
By PA/TPN, in United Kingdom, World, Environment · 24 Feb 2024, 12:31 · 1 Comments
The biodiversity net gain law came into effect in February.
If habitats are destroyed for homes, roads or other developments, equivalent habitats must be recreated on-site or elsewhere and must deliver a 10 percent biodiversity gain, rather than simply replacing what has been lost.
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This sounds like great news, and is a move in the right direction, but what about the species lost in the destruction of habitats? Recreating a habitat does not necessarily mean the return of species.
By Steve Andrews from Other on 24 Feb 2024, 12:46