We're going on a journey into sustainability and biodiversity with special guest Alice Burgess. She joins hosts Steph and Lily as they explore the impact of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) legislation, and the importance of preserving our invaluable habitats. Alice shares her expert insights on ecology, sustainable practices, and the steps we need to take to secure a greener future. Don’t miss out on this enlightening conversation that will leave you reflecting on how each of us can contribute to saving our planet.

Here are the Highlights:

00:43 Protecting native ecosystems is increasingly important.

03:23 Biodiversity net gain: ensure 10% post-development habitat increase.

12:34 Ecology survey challenges: classification, training, long-term management.

16:17 Habitat classification: complex, vague guidance hinders accuracy.

19:25 Irreplaceable habitats are crucial for environmental conservation.

22:25 UK habitats are rare and face development threats.

27:22 Emphasise botany in science and education degrees.

36:21 Team prioritises shared resources, sustainable discussions, and collaboration.

About Chevron Green Services:

We deliver future-focused green infrastructure services and consultancy. Every day, through nature’s lens we care for their world, and our planet.

Our mission is to safely create, maintain and care for biodiverse habitats for generations to come.

For our clients, we focus on doing it brilliantly, being responsive experts and a safe pair of hands.

About Chevron Group:

A caring force for a safer world. We’re the UK’s experts in critical infrastructure safety services. We’re the unseen workforce keeping the country safe around road works, construction sites and industrial work zones. We offer specialist solutions in traffic management, barriers and fencing, arboriculture and digital solutions. We have the capability to make any project safer and the track record to prove it.

Connect:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/chevron-green-services

www.ChevronGS.com/thegreenperspective

About Alice Burgess:

Alice is an Ecologist & Biodiversity Net Gain Lead at Chevron Green Services. Alice’s love of animals led her to an Animal Management college course before graduating from University of Greenwich with a first in Animal Management and Agriculture. After jobs in Livestock, Agriculture and Ecology, Alice joined Chevron Green Services as an Ecologist in February 2024. Following the introduction of the Biodiversity Net Gain legislation, Alice is also our BNG champion, supporting clients and the environment team through the implementation of the requirements.

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