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DESCRIPTION:Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is a pioneering environmental plann
 ing approach that requires development projects in the UK to leave biodive
 rsity in a measurably better state than before development commenced. Intr
 oduced in 2021\, BNG requires most developments to deliver a minimum 10% i
 ncrease in biodiversity value\, calculated using Natural England’s Statu
 tory Biodiversity Metric. \n\nThe legislation represents a significant shi
 ft in how ecological impacts are assessed and mitigated within the plannin
 g process\, moving beyond traditional impact avoidance towards measurable 
 ecological enhancement. The biodiversity metric is gaining attention world
 wide\, and is helping countries around the globe adopt a measurable\, tran
 sparent approach to biodiversity restoration. \n\nTo conduct a BNG assessm
 ent ecologists must undertake detailed habitat surveys\, assess current ha
 bitat condition\, map proposed (post-development) habitats from (landscape
 ) architect CAD plans\, and calculate change in biodiversity ‘units’. 
 The process requires robust GIS workflows. \n\nThis presentation will prov
 ide a practical case study of how QGIS can support efficient\, accurate\, 
 standardised\, and scalable workflows for delivering BNG analysis. It will
  explore some of the principal technical challenges involved in conducting
  BNG analyses. It will also explore the suite of tools (including QGIS for
 ms and models)\, video training courses\, and QGIS workflows developed by 
 Maplango/Spatialsesh to support ecologists. Attention will be given to the
  role of Qfield/Mergin Maps in streamlining ecological survey workflows\, 
 reducing duplication\, and improving data quality between field and office
  environments. \n\nBy demonstrating how open-source GIS technologies can b
 e configured to deliver complex regulatory ecological workflows\, this ses
 sion will highlight the growing role of QGIS as a professional platform fo
 r biodiversity assessment and environmental planning in both national and 
 international contexts.
DTSTAMP:20260705T222114Z
LOCATION:Hangar
SUMMARY:Biodiversity Net Gain in Practice: Delivering Ecological Assessment
  Workflows with QGIS\, QField and Mergin Maps - Matt Davies
URL:https://talks.osgeo.org/qgis-uc2026/talk/HVTZXW/
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