Practical delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain habitats

Elthena Landscaping carries out the physical landscaping and habitat creation work specified within Biodiversity Net Gain projects.

We work from plans produced by the appointed ecologist or landscape architect, delivering the excavations, soil preparation, planting and establishment work required on site.

Based in West Yorkshire, we undertake suitable BNG projects nationwide.

Prepared ground beneath mature trees for BNG habitat creation

What Elthena delivers

  • Initial excavations

  • Ground shaping and preparation

  • Soil preparation

  • Tree and hedge planting

  • Wildflower establishment

  • Seeding and hydroseeding

  • Pond creation

  • Woodland planting

  • Turfing where specified

What remains with your consultant

Elthena does not undertake:

  • BNG assessments

  • Biodiversity metric calculations

  • Ecological design

  • Planning consultancy

  • Long-term ecological monitoring

These remain the responsibility of the appointed ecologist, landscape architect or other qualified consultant.

Young tree ready for planting in a grassy habitat area

Habitats we can establish

Native Planting

Trees, shrubs and other planting installed according to the supplied specification.

Lily pads on the surface of a wildlife pond

Ponds

Excavation and practical pond creation according to the ecological or landscape design.

Dense evergreen hedging

Hedgerows

New hedgerow planting and establishment as part of the approved habitat scheme.

Aerial view of a mixed woodland canopy

Woodland

Soil preparation and tree planting for new woodland habitat areas.

Established meadow filled with colourful wildflowers

Wildflower Meadows

Ground preparation and wildflower establishment using the method specified for the site.

New seedlings emerging from prepared soil

Seeding and Hydroseeding

Specified seed establishment across suitable landscape and habitat areas.

From supplied design to delivery on the ground

Receive the Specification

1

We review the drawings, schedules and information prepared by the appointed professionals.


Assess Practical Requirements

2

We consider access, ground conditions, plant requirements and the project programme.


Liaise with the Project Team

3

We work with the ecologist, landscape architect and site team to clarify delivery requirements.


Complete the Works

4

We carry out the specified excavations, preparation, planting and establishment work.

BNG delivery for Henley Construction Management Group

Elthena Landscaping has completed two separate Biodiversity Net Gain projects for Henley Construction Management Group.

Both projects involved the practical delivery of supplied landscape or ecological specifications and liaison with the relevant project professionals.

Excavator carrying out ground preparation beside mature trees

Have a BNG scheme ready for delivery?

Send us the site location, drawings, habitat specification and proposed programme. We will review the practical requirements and discuss the work with you.