England’s mandatory BNG requires that created or enhanced habitats are secured for a minimum of 30 years. Over this period, shifting climate conditions and more frequent extreme weather events can threaten the establishment and maintenance of BNG habitats. To meet mandatory requirements, identifying climate risks early and integrating resilience measures directly within BNG designs, and long-term management and monitoring plans, is crucial.

Authors: Julia Baker, Sophie Grant, Emily Steigler-Smyth, Georgia McArdell, Dylan Pritchard, Jasmine Toy, Jonathan Siberry

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