News – Verna

26th November 2024

Why LPAs should monitor the majority of on-site BNG habitats

Deeming most on-site habitats as “significant” isn’t just better for local environments, it’s better for councils’ resourcing and budgets too.

9th October 2024

“We’re getting all the benefits of Mycelia, at zero cost to the council”

How Eastleigh Borough Council will use BNG monitoring fees to fully cover the cost of Mycelia.

9th October 2024

How to use monitoring fees to cover the cost of Mycelia

A step-by-step guide for LPAs to get the benefits of Mycelia at no cost.

2nd October 2024

“This is a time of great opportunity” – Monitoring fees and how they can benefit LPAs

How North Yorkshire Council used BNG monitoring fees to increase their ecology resources.

17th September 2024

“Mycelia does a lot of the hard work for you!” – Using Mycelia to support your pre-application service

How Swindon Borough Council uses Mycelia in pre-app meetings.

16th July 2024

Winners announced for the Local Government Ecology Awards

Ana Coxixo, Annabel Foskett and Joey Pickard have been recognised for their impactful work driving positive environmental outcomes across the country.

8th May 2024

Nominations open for the Local Government Ecology Awards

The Awards, being run with the Association of Local Government Ecologists, will celebrate the positive impact of ecologists in local government.

7th March 2024

Five ways to make validation of Biodiversity Net Gain applications work for you

RTPI publishes Verna article, sharing emerging best practice on how Local Planning Authorities are handling validation and BNG.

17th January 2024

What planners need to know about Biodiversity Net Gain

RTPI article gives tips from Verna and Birmingham City Council to help planners implement BNG.

19th December 2023

Mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain: a new era for ecology in the planning system?

CIEEM publishes article by Verna’s Ecology Director on implications of new biodiversity regulations.

16th October 2023

Free tool: How to calculate Biodiversity Net Gain monitoring charges

Verna publishes Excel calculator to help Local Planning Authorities mitigate the financial risks of monitoring BNG.

17th July 2023

Are Local Planning Authorities ready to monitor mandatory BNG?

CIEEM features research by LPAs and Verna highlighting challenges created by Biodiversity Net Gain and potential solutions.