Brian Hawtin
15th Oct – Public Spaces Theatre / 10am – 10:45am
Realising its Potential: The Opportunities of Biodiversity Net Gain
The eagerly awaited legislation was introduced earlier this year, mandating a 10% biodiversity gain on new developments, as well as a 30-year management plan. Is it proving to be as successful as hoped? Where are the biggest opportunities for those working in the public spaces sector? What do designers and contractors need to consider when choosing solutions for each site, and how can suppliers assist to ensure success? Our panel discuss the ongoing impact of Biodiversity Net Gain.
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Brian Hawtin is Associate Landscape Architect at Huskisson Brown Associates, based in Tunbridge Wells and a Chartered member of the Landscape Institute. He has worked across the landscape, development and forestry sectors and currently advises clients on achieving delivery of on and off-site Biodiversity Net Gain both in planning and on the ground. Previously, Brian authored the Barratt Developments Landscape Handbook, has designed and project managed a number of award-winning landscape projects and lectured at university on Garden Design and Landscape Architecture.
