Developers may have to enhance wildlife habitats, says Gove
by Press Association from Environment | The Guardian on (#445M8)
Environment secretary launches consultation into 'biodiversity net gain' requirement
Developers could be obliged to enhance wildlife habitats when building houses or commercial property, under new government proposals.
A mandatory "biodiversity net gain" requirement could be put in place, meaning developers would have to leave habitats better off for wildlife than before any construction work.
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