In part 1 of episode 2 with Ian Boyd from Arc Consulting, we're discussing the Built Environment and Biodiversity.Ian Boyd has worked in environmental conservation, ecological management and public engagement roles for over 30 years. He founded the Island 2000 Trust, the conservation charity Gift to Nature and inaugurated the Newport Rivers Group and Island Rivers.He has worked for national and local charities, public sector and in private practice at locations across England and Wales and has managed coastal and freshwater reserves in Suffolk and Kent, upland rivers in Cumbria and lowland rivers on the Isle of Wight.Ian is extremely passionate about what he does and has some great insights across the three parts of this episode.In part 1, looking at Biodiversity in the Built Environment we discuss:⚖️ Legislation around Biodiversity Net Gain🪺 Misconceptions around bat and bird nesting🪶 How Swifts really rely on nesting in the built environment📝 The standards we need to become conventional in new builds🏘️ How we can adapt buildings and when these should be planned in🚧 Why are people hesitating to make changes👷 What to consider with facilities maintenance with wildlife options incorporated⭐ The benefits achieved by developers and occupiers of wildlife features

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