With Biodiversity Net Gain now a statutory requirement within the planning system, trees play an increasingly important role in delivering meaningful habitat value, not simply as constraints but as assets within site design.

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At Maythorne Trees & Woodlands, we support tree-led approaches to BNG, working alongside ecologists, planners and design teams to ensure that existing trees are appropriately valued, retained where possible, and integrated into long-term habitat strategies.

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Our role within the BNG process

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We provide arboricultural input to support BNG by:

• Assessing existing tree stock in relation to habitat value and condition

• Advising on realistic retention, protection and future management

• Supporting design decisions that avoid unnecessary loss of mature trees

• Informing mitigation, replacement and enhancement strategies where loss is unavoidable

• Aligning arboricultural advice with ecological assessments and Landscape & Ecology Management Plans (LEMPs)

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Beyond retention

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BNG is not simply about keeping trees in place. We work to ensure that trees:

• Contribute positively to habitat connectivity and structure

• Are managed in ways that support longevity and future canopy cover

• Are not placed under unsustainable pressure through development

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This helps avoid short-term compliance that results in long-term tree failure or future loss of habitat value.

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Integrated working

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We regularly collaborate with ecologists and design teams to ensure that arboricultural advice complements biodiversity objectives, rather than working in isolation. This integrated approach supports robust planning submissions and more resilient outcomes on the ground.