Nature recovery resources and Verna news
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LNRSs and strategic significance: what’s changed and how to get it right
New rules in areas covered by Local Nature Recovery Strategies have changed how you should create and check Biodiversity Net Gain calculations.
How LPAs are building effective BNG processes - and what's working
At Verna, we speak with councils across England every day, and we're seeing clear patterns in how LPAs are approaching their BNG processes. In this article, we share some of the principles that effective LPAs are applying.
Winners announced for the 2026 Local Government Ecology Awards
Carolyn Herbert, Siobhan Royle, and Linsey King have been recognised for their impactful work driving positive environmental outcomes across the country.
Why an environmental company uses AI – and why we'd be wrong not to
The environmental cost of not using AI to tackle the nature crisis is far greater than the environmental cost of running the models.
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Hart: Delivering BNG during Local Government Reorganisation
In this case study, learn how Hart District Council is using Mycelia to prepare for the structural change that Local Government Reorganisation will bring
What Local Government Reorganisation means for your BNG obligations
The legal framework ensures continuity. But who's looking after the data?
Cura Terrae becomes first consultancy to adopt Mycelia
Leading ecology consultancy Cura Terrae has adopted Mycelia to enhance their Biodiversity Net Gain assessments
Nominations open for the 2026 Local Government Ecology Awards
The annual awards, being run with the Association of Local Government Ecologists, celebrate the positive impact of ecologists in local government.
Verna raises $4M to help organisations make nature recovery happen
The investment round, led by NAP and Übermorgen, will help us scale our software — including new AI capabilities — so teams can plan, implement, and monitor nature recovery with confidence.
Mycelia in 2026: Biodiversity gain beyond “the Metric”
New tools in Mycelia to help unblock nature recovery projects, whether or not they use the Biodiversity Net Gain methodology
Helen Nyul joins Verna as Director of Ecology
Former Group Head of Biodiversity at Barratt Redrow brings deep experience across the private, public, and voluntary sectors.
Arcus Global and Verna announce collaboration to enhance digital planning for Local Authorities
Project will create two-way integrations between Verna's Mycelia software and Arcus Global's planning platform