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Biodiversity offsetting pilots - guidance for developers
Publication Year
2012
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Comprises guidance for developers in one of the six biodiversity offsetting pilot areas who would like to deliver compensation required for biodiversity loss by using the offsetting approach. Explains the benefits of participating in the pilot, how to calculate the amount of offsetting needed, and different ways to source the offset. Includes 'Appendix 1 - distinctiveness bands for the biodiversity offsetting pilot'.
Publisher Information
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is a UK Government department. They are committed to tackling climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and work to secure a healthy, resilient, productive and diverse natural environment. This work has formerly been carried out by the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Department of the Environment.
