Biodiversity net gain policy was ‘launched with risks to its effectiveness’, says watchdog

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NAO says Government lacks relevant information needed to evaluate scheme’s success

The government has yet to establish systems to ensure its new biodiversity net gain policies are being implemented, according to the National Audit Office. 

Under the BNG policy, which came into force earlier this year, all development projects will have to ensure that they generate an increase of at least a 10% in biodiversity, either on site or by off-setting. 

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