The wood wide web Most laypeople with even a passing interest in ecology and wildlife preservation will have heard the term ‘wood wide web’ at some point in the past few years. It is the colloquial name for what is more accurately termed the ‘common mycorrhizal...
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Fail to plan, plan to fail
The Planning Advisory Services (PAS) has commissioned law firm Dentons to create a suite of templates which can be adapted by local authorities for use in securing biodiversity net gains (BNG), giving life to various key provisions of the Environment Act (2021). This...
Biodiversity Net Gain – the Basics from the Landowner’s Perspective
Recent legislation means that most planning permissions are now granted subject to a condition that the development will deliver at least a 10% increase in biodiversity value compared to the pre-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat. Some local plan...
Langley Abbey Environment Project and Spains Hall Estate Join aka.land Directory
We are extremely pleased to be featuring Langley Abbey Environment Project and Spains Hall Estate in our aka.land natural capital directory. Both estates have created flagship nature restoration schemes of local and national significance, providing a benchmark to...
Reforestation and the golden rules
Would you have guessed there were as many as three trillion trees in the world? Read that again. Three trillion. That is about 400 trees for every living human being. And since trees first appeared more than 350 million years ago, during what was known as the...
Empowering Landowners with AKA: A New Era in Land Investment
Land is more than just a piece of earth; it's a valuable asset that holds immense potential for profit and sustainability. Recognising this untapped potential, AKA (pronounced 'acre') has established itself as a revolutionary platform aimed at empowering landowners,...
Harnessing the Power of Carbon Credits: A Guide for Landowners
As the world grapples with the escalating climate crisis, we're observing a growing recognition of the value of carbon credits. These credits present an innovative approach to tackling greenhouse gas emissions, and landowners are uniquely positioned to contribute to...
Unearthing the Value of Nitrate Credits for Landowners
In the quest for sustainable environmental practices, various innovative solutions have been implemented. Among these, nitrate credits stand out as a unique tool that not only promotes environmental health but also provides an avenue for landowners to monetise their...
Biodiversity Net Gain
What is BNG? Biodiversity Net Gain, or “BNG” for short, is for many people the most puzzling of the main three land-based pollution offsets (the other two being carbon and nitrate offsetting). People generally understand what is meant by biodiversity: the prevalence...