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Wildlife Trust Urges Reconsideration of Housing BNG Exemption

6/28/2025

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The Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust is sounding the alarm over the UK government's plan to exempt small housing projects from biodiversity net gain (BNG) rules. This move threatens local wildlife and green spaces, jeopardizing community health and wellbeing. The trust passionately calls for a reevaluation, stressing the urgent need to safeguard nature during this climate crisis.

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The Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust is sounding the alarm over the UK government's plan to exempt small housing projects from biodiversity net gain (BNG) rules. This move threatens local wildlife and green spaces, jeopardizing community health and wellbeing. The trust passionately calls for a reevaluation, stressing the urgent need to safeguard nature during this climate crisis.