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Derbyniwyd: 24/02/2025

Ymatebydd: Ms Emma Barber

Purchasing ‘biodiversity units’ for offsetting doesn’t enhance biodiversity; instead, supporting existing biodiversity and safeguarding high-biodiversity areas is crucial. Research reveals that developers often fail to implement the ecological and biodiversity enhancements they initially promised, highlighting a significant systemic issue and regulatory failure. In over 50% of cases, the ‘net-gain’ is merely a paper claim, not reflected in reality. This situation emphasises the need for stricter regulations and oversight to ensure that biodiversity commitments are genuinely fulfilled.