The relevant section of the Act is known as Biodiversity Net Gain, an approach to development and/or land management, that aims to leave the natural environment in a measurably better state than before.
Schools can now use their natural assets for profit without loss of facility. Land of little agricultural or financial value now has a biodiversity value which developers need to get planning permission. We will lease the land from the school for 31 years, value it in biodiversity metrics and sell Biodiversity Credits to developers so they can meet the mandatory 10% biodiversity gain.
For more detail, go to our Landowner page.
BNG Advantages To Schools.
A lease agreement is a fully protected income stream for at least 31 years.
An optional Habitat Maintenance Agreement is a large additional income stream.
Rent is regular and paid on the lease signing, and the school has no risk or liability. These are borne by Civity over the lease period.
The pupils can be involved in the creation and management of wildlife habitats as part of the school’s curriculum or extra mural activities.
The leased land will continue to be an area of tranquil leisure for pupils and staff alike.
Your school would make an important contribution to the natural environment of your community - and get paid for it.
Civity works in consultation with schools and local authorities on habitat creation and maintenance of the leased land.
A Balanced Approach To The Pressures Of Population
Civity balances the needs of ever-expanding development and our disappearing wildlife habitats. We understand the pressures on both sides of the fence.
We are an ethical business fully qualified to help schools over the years:
Directors with experience in ecology, the built environment, finance and business.
A consultant who has worked with many schools, some as a governor.
A significant part of our activities includes education focusing on the importance of biodiversity for future generations.
A growing landbank that creates Biodiversity Credits for developers.
The financial and practical means to manage a project for the benefit of schools, their staff and students
Introducing our groundbreaking guide for landowners: “Harvesting financial reward from Biodiversity Net Gain.” With recent legal changes mandating compensation for biodiversity loss in property development, landowners hold the key to transforming low-yield land into a lucrative asset. Our handbook demystifies the concept of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and guides landowners through the process of maximising their land’s potential.
Discover how Civity can help you unlock the hidden value of your land and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Like any landowner with unproductive land, educational establishments can benefit financially by leasing out the land for a fair rent over 31 years. There would be no loss of amenities, maintain its access and include the opportunity to expand its extramural activities into ecology. Civity will offer support and advice to help the younger generations understand the need to save the environment.
General
Developers
Landowners
If you would like to earn more about, and how to benefit from, Biodiversity Net Gain for schools, contact Rebecca Kashti’s: rebecca@civitynge.com
3a Orbis Wharf,
Bridgers Court Road,
SW11 3GW
