The Exchange #5 Biodiversity Net Gain

On Monday, 16 September 024, NTB hosted The Exchange #5 Biodiversity Net Gain at the Silk Mill Studios in Frome.

We were joined by Gregor Neeve from Thomson Environmental Consultants who shared insight into the work of an ecologist and shared his advice and insights regarding the government’s recent Biodiversity Net Gain 2024 mandatory policy. On the day we also get a tour around the Saxonvale site from Jonny Buckland from Studio Saar and members of the Mayday Saxonvale team about there proposals and approach to developing a community-led scheme to regenerate this area. Alongside the site walk, Gregor shared his insights as an ecologist as to how he would approach undertaking an ecological impact assessment of the site.

The Agenda for the day was:

09:30 | Arrival, tea & coffee

09:45 | Introductions and NTB updates
10:00 | Intro to Biodiversity Net Gain

11:00| Break

11:15 | Walking tour of Saxonvale site in Frome through the BNG and Ecology lens

12:30 | Break for Lunch

13:00 | BNG Discussion and Q&A

14:00 | Thanks & Session close