Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)
Over the past four years BioCap has developed industry leading expertise in the BNG scheme as both a project developer and broker. We are working closely with landowners, developers, local authorities and industry experts in our region to provide comprehensive support for habitat creation and the trading of biodiversity units.
Our flagship habitat bank at Sulham Woodmeadows is now three years old and has been successfully trading units since September 2025.
For developers, we understand the time pressures and uncertainty around planning and respond quickly when required, but have the patience to wait and adapt.
For landowners, we now have a deep understanding of the market and know how to set up a scheme in the best way for both future resilience and opportunity. We project manage one of the largest and most complex habitat banks in England and our model returns a greater share of revenue to the landowner than any other third party operator.
Below are our current projects with Biodiversity Units to sell with more in the pipeline. Get in touch with us to discuss BNG anytime. info@biocap.org.uk
Sulham Woodmeadows
Area size: 119 ha
Location: Reading
LPA: West Berkshire Council
Key habitat: Grassland, Woodland, Scrub, Hedgerows, Ponds, Orchard
Units to trade: 750+ with over 80ha of grassland, 6km of new hedgerows, 2 ponds, 24ha of woodlands and scrub.
"Our aim is to create a farmed mosaic of habitat managed by grazing and with the aim of maximising biodiversity. The site is accessible to people and contributes to the well being of the local community"
Little Hidden Farm
Area size: 40 ha
Location: Hungerford
LPA: West Berkshire Council
Key habitats: Grassland and meadow enhancements, new hedgerows
Units to trade: 40 ha of grassland enhanced with additional seed, hedgerow planting underway.
"Little Hidden has been farmed organically for 30 years and the BNG project secures this legacy, creates new habitat, maintains existing high quality habitat and enhances the species diversity of the grassland swards"
Looking to buy BNG units?
Our partner landowners have a range of high quality, verifiable Biodiversity Units available for purchase. All our habitat creation projects are designed to compliment existing landscapes and habitat and to enhance biodiversity.
Access to high quality habitat banks.
Expert knowledge of biodiversity metric assessments.
Verifiable monitoring of units.
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Looking to create BNG units?
We can support your project through design, management, or trading of biodiversity units.
Access expert ecological advice.
Guidance in using the latest Biodiversity Metric to maximise your objectives.
Tailor scheme to suit your management, history or wider landscape.
If you would like to learn more about Biodiversity Net Gain then check out our FAQs
Why work with us
1. BioCap is the leading provider in Berkshire with units ready to purchase. We have a pipeline of named projects providing high quality habitat following the latest Biodiversity Metric.
2. Our relationship with local environmental organisations and government agencies means we are producing units in line with Local Planning Authority (LPA) objectives, clearing the path for planning and creating quality local habitat
3. We can provide end-to-end support for the sale and purchase of Biodiversity units.
4. BioCap has relationships with landowners and partners across West Berkshire covering up to 600ha of land. We are working to establish a regional marketplace for the sale of Biodiversity Units and other natural capital.
5. We don't lease land and farmers retain control of the management.
6. We are a non-profit organisation and a registered charity focussed on bringing people together to achieve a positive impact for wildlife across the UK. Our work involves developing relationships with regional partners and landowners to facilitate improvements to our natural capital, using a balanced approach that includes biodiversity, carbon capture, soil health and water quality.
7. Our experience of land management and access to a pool of experts enables us to create effective initiatives on a landscape scale. We are currently working with the West Berkshire Council, North Wessex Downs AONB, Wildlife Trust, Freshwater Habitats Trust, Action for the River Kennet, - https://www.westberks.gov.uk/article/41773/Natural-Solutions-Delivery-Partnership
8. The National Coppice Federation, Plantlife, Forestry Commission and other organisations who consult on our projects ensure that our work is feasible, impactful and compliments local strategy and conservation efforts.
Our projects are ready to trade units. Seeds are sown, ponds dug, hedgerows and woodland planted. A mosaic of strategic habitat for wildlife to flourish that also secures the future of the land for 30 years and beyond.