Scoping study for the design and use of biodiversity offsets in an English context

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, 2009
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Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning

Abstract

Defines biodiversity offsets, examines the lessons learned from international experience and explores where biodiversity offsets could have additional benefits beyond those delivered by existing policies in England. It presents different mechanisms (both voluntary and legislative) that could be used to support a system of biodiversity offsets in England.

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Compiled by Treweek Environmental Consultants. This document has been archived by its original publisher.

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  • Environmental planning/land
  • Environmental protection
  • Natural environment
  • Planning and development

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The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is a UK Government department. They are committed to tackling climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and work to secure a healthy, resilient, productive and diverse natural environment. This work has formerly been carried out by the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Department of the Environment.

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