About the series

This 2-part live online training series will provide an overview of the current Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements in England. Part 1, on 9th July, focuses on policy and compliance requirements, whilst Part 2, on 16th July, focuses on the practical application of BNG assessments. 

The sessions are available to book separately or book both and get 10% off your booking fee.

About the session

Biodiversity Net Gain is an approach to development that aims to leave biodiversity in a measurably better state than before development. Since February 2024, most developments have been required to deliver a minimum 10% biodiversity net gain,
secured for at least 30 years.

This session will provide an overview of the current legislative and policy framework, explain how biodiversity is measured, and outline the key considerations for achieving compliance.

Learning outcomes:

• Understand the current BNG planning policy and legislative framework
• Understand the differences between the statutory and small site metrics
• Learn how biodiversity is measured using biodiversity metrics
• Understand the principles of onsite, offsite and statutory credit delivery
• Understand how BNG considerations can be incorporated into project design and planning strategies
• Review any published updates or proposed changes to BNG requirements available at the time of the training

Who is the session for:

• Anyone involved in projects requiring BNG assessment, whether using the statutory or small site metric
• Those wanting to understand BNG policy, metric principles, compensation options and compliance requirements

About the speaker

Kalia Symeonidou – Lead Ecology and Biodiversity Net Gain Consultant, Eight Versa

Kalia has successfully managed numerous protected species surveys and her portfolio includes BREEAM and Biodiversity Net Gain assessments. She has conducted ecological works on a range of projects of a variety of scales within the private and public sectors including residential, industrial, infrastructure and commercial development schemes.

Kalia is a skilled project manager with a good understanding of the planning process and its interplay with ecology and biodiversity; this enables her to deliver high quality, pragmatic solutions for the client and to assist them throughout the application process.