BNG
Biodiversity Net Gain
We're passionate about bringing the beauty and benefits of nature to urban environments.
Our stunning HYVERT living walls are transform buildings into vibrant vertical green spaces, but did you know that these installations can also play a crucial role in achieving Biodiversity Net Gain?
What is Biodiversity Net Gain?
Biodiversity Net Gain is an approach to development and land management that aims to leave the natural environment in a measurably better state than it was before.
As outlined by the UK government, BNG is becoming increasingly important in planning and development. It means that any unavoidable biodiversity loss resulting from a project must be compensated for by creating new or enhancing existing habitats.
The target is often a 10% net gain in biodiversity.
BNG ensures that developers actively contribute to nature's recovery by creating more space and better conditions for plants and animals to thrive.
How Do Living Walls Contribute to Biodiversity Net Gain?
Our HYVERT living walls offer a fantastic solution for enhancing biodiversity and meeting BNG requirements, we've listed their main ways of contributing below.
- Creating New Habitats: Living walls transform vertical surfaces into thriving ecosystems. They provide a home for a variety of plant species, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies, as well as providing shelter and food sources for insects and even small birds
- Increasing Green Cover: In built-up environments, living walls significantly increase the amount of green space available. This helps to combat the "urban heat island effect," improve air quality, and create a more hospitable environment for wildlife.
- Enhancing Ecological Connectivity: By strategically placing living walls, we can create "green corridors" that help connect fragmented habitats, allowing wildlife to move more freely and access resources.
- Sustainable Urban Development: Incorporating living walls into building designs demonstrates a commitment to sustainable development and actively contributes to BNG targets.
- Measurable Biodiversity Benefits: The plant species we select for each HYVERT living wall are specifically chosen to maximize their biodiversity value, contributing directly to a measurable net gain.
Why It Matters
Biodiversity Net Gain is a key consideration for developers and landowners due to:
- Legal Requirements: BNG is increasingly being mandated through planning policies and legislation in the UK.
- Environmental Responsibility: Embracing BNG demonstrates a commitment to protecting and enhancing our natural environment for future generations.
- Enhanced Property Value: Properties with green features like living walls are often more attractive to buyers and tenants, showcasing a commitment to sustainability.
- Improved Well-being: Green spaces have been proven to have positive impacts on human health and well-being, creating more pleasant and productive environments.
I Want Plants - Your BNG Partner
We understand the importance of Biodiversity Net Gain and we’re here to help you integrate it into your projects, our expert team can:
- Design HYVERT Living Walls for Biodiversity: We carefully select plant species that are beneficial for local wildlife and contribute to BNG targets.
- Provide Biodiversity Assessments: We can work with ecologists to assess the potential biodiversity gains of your living wall installation.
- Offer Bespoke Solutions: Our living walls are tailored to your specific building and environmental context, maximizing their ecological benefits.
- Ensure Long-Term Sustainability: We provide guidance on the ongoing maintenance of your living wall to ensure its continued contribution to biodiversity.
- Implement bespoke AI technology, ‘HYVERT.ai’ to produce tangible data and insights for clients.
What is HYVERT.ai
HYVERT is a scientifically verified living wall system which now benefits from its own dedicated HYVERT.ai model, combining leading data science, machine learning and smart sensing systems.
The software is being created by our Head of R&D and a Machine Learning specialist at Manchester Metropolitan University and it will enable our design and consultancy team to provide clients with accurate sustainability data on HYVERT’s environmental performance.
Ready to transform your building into a haven for nature and contribute to Biodiversity Net Gain?
