Nature recovery resources and Verna news
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
Northumberland: How we are securing ecologically significant onsite habitats with Mycelia
In this case study, David Feige, Environment and Design Team Manager & County Ecologist at Northumberland, shares how the council is driving better environmental outcomes and more reliable monitoring fees by securing ecologically significant onsite habitats
West Oxfordshire: How we are catching risks and saving time when assessing BNG applications
After 18 months of mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain, leading implementers are sharing their practice in a series of case studies. In this edition, Melanie Dodd, Principal Ecologist at West Oxfordshire, shares the council’s approach to assessing BNG applications with Mycelia.
Uttlesford: How we are navigating the complexities of BNG validation
After 18 months of mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain, leading implementers are sharing their practice in a series of case studies. In this edition, Ann Howells, Performance and Business Manager at Uttlesford District Council, shares Uttlesford’s experiences of handling BNG validation using Mycelia.
Did you know? Small developments can currently pay to avoid Biodiversity Net Gain complexity
A little-known rule allows small developments to skip most of the BNG process for a modest fee – saving time, cost, and frustration for developers and LPAs.
2025 Local Government Ecology Award Winners Announced
Clare Russell, Des Hobson, and Demi Cook have been recognised for their impactful work driving positive environmental outcomes across the country.
Nominations open for the 2025 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.
Getting ready for statutory BNG reporting – advice for LPAs
Councils’ first Biodiversity Net Gain data reports need to be prepared this year. We share tips on how to collect and analyse the per-development data required.
How to get the most from Mycelia at each stage of the planning process
Biodiversity Net Gain creates opportunities and risks for councils all the way from pre-app to statutory reporting. Here’s how Mycelia can help you at every stage.
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.
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.