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New Habitat Bank Launched to Boost Local Biodiversity

10/11/2025

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Dragonfly Habitat Bank and Warwickshire County Council launched a Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Habitat Bank near Wood End village, North Warwickshire, to enhance local wildlife habitats.
This site will operate under a legally binding Conservation Covenant and supports England's BNG legislation, which mandates a 10% biodiversity improvement from developers.
A farmer's field near Banbury will also be converted into a wildlife habitat with woodlands and ponds to help meet government biodiversity targets.
The council encourages local landowners to create additional habitat banks and invites interested parties to contact them for more information.

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Dragonfly Habitat Bank and Warwickshire County Council launched a Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Habitat Bank near Wood End village, North Warwickshire, to enhance local wildlife habitats.
This site will operate under a legally binding Conservation Covenant and supports England's BNG legislation, which mandates a 10% biodiversity improvement from developers.
A farmer's field near Banbury will also be converted into a wildlife habitat with woodlands and ponds to help meet government biodiversity targets.
The council encourages local landowners to create additional habitat banks and invites interested parties to contact them for more information.