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Derbyniwyd: 24/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr James Morris

Purchasing ‘biodiversity units’ for off-setting does not enhance biodiversity; instead, supporting existing biodiversity and safeguarding high-biodiversity areas is vital. Research indicates that developers often fail to implement the ecological and biodiversity enhancements they initially promised, highlighting a significant systemic issue and regulatory failure. In more than 50% of cases, the ‘net-gain’ is merely a paper claim, not reflected in reality. This situation underscores the need for stronger regulations and oversight to ensure that biodiversity commitments are genuinely fulfilled.