A biodiversity net gain metric plan helps ensure a new development leads to a net increase in ecological value rather than simply damaging existing nature. By using a recognised biodiversity-metric tool, the plan calculates the current “biodiversity units” of the site — based on habitat type, size, condition and ecological importance — then shows how proposed habitat enhancements, new green infrastructure, or compensation (on-site or off-site) will raise that score. The aim is to guarantee at least a 10% uplift in biodiversity, often more,
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