Biodiversity
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Context
In England, Planning Policy Statement 9 sets out the Government’s policy on protection of biodiversity through the planning system. It is against this background that the construction industry has set the below overarching target.
Actions and Deliverables
Overarching Target
That the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity within and around construction sites is considered throughout all stages of a development.
| List of Actions & Deliverables which contribute to Overarching Target | Body Responsible for each action/ deliverable | Timescale |
|---|
| All construction projects over £1 million to have biodiversity surveys carried out and necessary actions instigated. |
Strategic Forum |
2012 |
| Biodiversity Toolkit for planners and local biodiversity officers |
Defra/CLG/ALGE and Statutory nature conservation agencies |
Summer 2008 |
| Set up a cross-sectoral workshop and task group to develop a roadmap for the industry to maintain & enhance biodiversity in support of the target |
UK Green Building Council |
End of 2008 |
What can industry do?
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