How we work
Connecting buyers with high quality BNG units
With our strong understanding of the local area, its land and seascapes, habitats, ownership and planning context, we connect developers, infrastructure projects and other buyers with trustworthy, high-quality biodiversity and water units.
How we work
Real, measurable biodiversity gains
On land, we work with landowners to ensure the units generated represent real, measurable biodiversity gains. This commitment guarantees that your participation directly supports nature’s recovery, enhances biodiversity, and creates lasting benefits. Where possible, we seek multiple benefits including delivering nature-based solutions to address issues in the local context.
Please use our contact form to tell us about your requirements, and we will work with you to find the right solutions for your needs, while supporting the people and wildlife of Greater Lincolnshire.
Marine Net Gain (MNG) is an emerging policy designed to ensure that marine developments leave the marine environment in a measurably better state than before development. The framework is currently being developed by government, and we are monitoring its progress as it creates new opportunities for marine nature recovery. Please contact us if you wish to discuss any projects.
Benefits
How we support BNG Buyers and project developers
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Straightforward Process
We guide you through every step, making the process simple, transparent, and easy to navigate.
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Local Partnerships
We work with trusted Lincolnshire-based ecologists, unit providers, and planners to deliver meaningful outcomes.
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Real, Measurable Gains
Every project is designed by ecologists that meet GIGL’s professional standards framework, then tracked and verified to ensure genuine biodiversity improvements.
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Legal Compliance
Our approach is trusted by Lincolnshire’s Local Planning Authorities. It supports full compliance with legislation and planning requirements.
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Restoring Greater Lincolnshire’s Natural Heritage
We invest in habitats that support wildlife, improve ecosystem health, and connect communities with nature. We maximise the opportunities to deliver against Greater Lincolnshire's Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) and river catchment plans.
How it works
The basic process is outlined below. We are happy to discuss any additional services.
Take the next step and register your interest with us
Frequently
asked questions
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requires many developments to achieve at least a 10% increase in biodiversity. If your project cannot deliver sufficient gains on-site, you may need to purchase off-site biodiversity units. These units represent measurable improvements to natural habitats, created and maintained by landowners.
When sourcing units, developers should consider the location of the habitat and relevant Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) priorities. GIGL can help you identify suitable units and navigate the process of securing them to meet planning requirements while supporting nature recovery.
We work with a growing network of landowners and habitat providers to help connect buyers with suitable BNG unit suppliers.
We have helped landowners identify what habitats and units to supply. We have considered in this process, the marketplace demand, local policy drivers, community need and environmental baselines. Therefore, it is highly likely that we can meet your needs, and we are here to help you explore the best options.
Prices depend on factors like habitat type, location, and marketplace demand. We offer guidance to help you understand pricing and to enable you to make an informed decision based on your needs. We also look to inform you of any added benefits of potential units identified and provide you with an estimated cost of supply.
We are not driven by making a profit, but we do need to cover our costs of the service. We are driven by ensuring the right habitat is being created in the right location, and looking for added benefits that improve situations for people and wildlife of Greater Lincolnshire.
Our units are underpinned by UK Habitats Assessments and other accepted methodology for water and marine environments.
These inform our discussions with the supplier, and with them we decide on their best option to take forward, including producing their Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan (HMMP). We use ecologists that meet the professional standards set by GIGL.
Units are subject to detailed ecological assessment and must be registered with Natural England for mandatory BNG, so this also ensures they meet nationally recognised standards for quality, transparency, and long-term biodiversity gain.
If you're considering BNG credits for your development, please share a few details about your project using this form. Out team will review your requirements and we’ll be in touch to help you explore the options.