IHS BRE Press Biodiversity offsetting for Developments IP10/12

Learn about the emerging mechanisms for biodiversity offsetting in the UK. This Information Paper looks at the benefits, barriers and risks, and explores way in which biodiversity offsetting can be implemented. Author: N Corker and C Scott, BRE Publish Date: 4/20/2012 ISBN: 978-1-84806-262-7 Abstract: This publication provides an introduction to biodiversity offsetting, setting out the main issues and policy context and giving an overview of emerging mechanisms in the UK. It looks at the benefits, barriers and risks, and explores the ways in which biodiversity offsetting can be implemented. The paper is important because it considers biodiversity offsetting as a key method for arresting biodiversity decline. It is aimed at two key target audiences. It will help developers and their design teams to gain a better understanding of the process of biodiversity offsetting – enabling them to promote developments that enhance, rather than spoil, the natural environment. It also aims to increase local authority awareness so that procedures and policies are implemented in the right way for biodiversity offsetting to be carried out successfully.