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British Standards Institute (BSI)
	PAS 2010 – "Planning to halt the loss of biodiversity" A Publicly Available Specification, prepared by the British Standards Institute. Shows where and how planning authorities can meet their statutory obligations to conserve biodiversity through planning. Also intended as a useful tool for developers, consultants and NGOs. Available to purchase online. Visit BSI's eShop >
Buglife
	"All of a Buzz in the Thames Gateway – Planning for invertebrate biodiversity" (Buglife) Identifies the importance of Thames Gateway for rare invertebrate species, and how the conservation of these species can be achieved through the planning and development process. A joint project of Natural England and Buglife. Accompanied by an appendix listing key sites. Contact Buglife > View guide (Buglife and Natural England) > View list of key sites >
Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE)
	"Does money grow on trees?" (CABE) This publication by the Commission for Architecture and the built environment (CABE) looks at how well planned and managed greenspace can have a positive impact on the value of nearby properties and can attract inward investment and people to an area. View CABE's report > (pdf 2.3 MB) Visit CABE's Online Publication Library >
CIRIA
	"Maximising the Ecological Benefits of Sustainable Drainage Systems" (CIRIA) Useful summary report. Prepared as part of a DTI and industry funded research project to investigate the economic incentives, social impacts and ecological benefits of sustainable drainage systems (SUDS). (pdf 1.5MB) See also the View CIRIA's report > Visit CIRIA's SUDS website >
	"Working with wildlife" (CIRIA) A resource centre for developers, providing access to a range of CIRIA publications and resources. These include Working with wildlife – A resource and training pack for the construction industry - training pack (C587TP), a mixed-media pack which presents information and guidance to enable those in the construction industry to stay within the law relating to wildlife, and to understand and implement good practice in protecting wildlife on development and construction projects. Visit CIRIA's resource centre > Find out more about "C587TP:Training Pack" >
Essex Biodiversity Project
	Integrating Biodiversity into Development – a guide for planners, developers and those considering building works (Essex Biodiversity Project) Cuts through the complexities of biodiversity legislation and protected species to give quick access to detailed information for developers, planners and others. Prepared by the Essex Biodiversity Partnership. Visit the Essex Biodiversity Project Website >
Froglife
	"Great Crested Newt Conservation Handbook" (Froglife) A comprehensive guide to habitat management, pond creation and restoration. Published by Froglife, the national wildlife charity concerned with the protection of Britain’s amphibians and reptiles. View Froglife's guide > (pdf 3.54MB) Find out more about Froglife's work >
Government Publications
	"Connecting with London’s Nature – The Mayor’s Biodiversity Strategy"(GLA) Sets out proposals by the Mayor of London for promoting and protecting biodiversity in London. View biodiversity strategy > (pdf 2.75MB) View other biodiversity documents >
	"Green Roofs research advice note" (City of London/BCO) User-friendly introduction to green roofs for planners, developers, architects and facility managers. Joint publication by the British Council for Offices (BCO) and the City of London, produced in furtherance of the City of London Biodiversity Action Plan. View report > (pdf 1.2MB)
	"Greening the Gateway" (DCLG) Sets out the government's vision for the landscape of Thames Gateway and the positive contribution which the network of green open spaces should make to the quality of life for all those who live and work there. View report > (pdf 1.3MB) Visit the DCLG website >
	"List of habitats & species important to biological diversity in England" (DEFRA) DEFRA's list identifies the habitats and species which the government considers are of principal importance for the conservation of biological diversity in England, in accordance with the 1992 UN Convention on Biological Diversity. Prepared under Section 74(2) of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000. Relates directly to the UK Biodiversity Action Plan and to government policy in PPS9. View Defra's list > (pdf)
	"Natural Regeneration - Biodiversity Conservation in the Thames Gateway" Sets out how planning and development in Thames Gateway can protect and enhance biodiversity, making clear links to government policy and legislation. A joint document by Natural England, the Environment Agency, RSPB and the Wildlife Trusts. View report > (pdf 1.3MB)
	PPS9 – "Biodiversity and Geological Conservation" (DCLG) The key document setting out the government’s policy for the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity through the planning system. The policies in this document must be taken into account by regional planning bodies in the preparation of regional spatial strategies, the spatial development strategy for London, and of local development documents. They may also be material to decisions on individual planning applications. View document > (pdf 0.3MB)
	"Planning for Biodiversity and Geological Conservation – a guide to good practice" (DCLG) Accompanies PPS9, and provides good practice guidance, through case studies and examples, on the ways in which the policies in PPS9 can be delivered. View guide > (pdf 1.8MB)
Kent County Council (KCC)
	"Biodiversity technical appendix to Kent Design" (draft) (KCC) Provides detailed guidance on designing for biodiversity in new development in Kent and Medway. Kent Design is Supplementary Planning Guidance for the Kent and Medway Structure Plan. View Kent Design web page > View draft Technical Appendix >
	"Biodiversity – Supplementary Planning Guidance for Kent" (KCC) Accompanies the Kent and Medway Structure Plan, and provides guidance on how and why biodiversity should be conserved through the planning system in Kent and Medway. View KCC's report > (pdf 1MB)
Landlife
	"Wildflowers Work: A guide to creating & managing new wildflower landscapes" (Landlife) A state-of-the-art guide to creating wildflower grasslands in urban and rural settings, including the use of unusual substrates such as crushed concrete. Published by Landlife, the charity which works to promote and create wildflower areas which have sustainable links to their communities. ISBN: 0952347245. Can be purchased from Landlife via their Creative Conservation page. Visit Landlife's creative conservation page > Visit Landlife's website >
Natural England Find more Natural England Publications >
	"Badgers and Development" (Natural England) Sets out how development affecting badgers can be carried out within the law. Published by Natural England. View Natural England's report >
	"Bat mitigation guidelines" (Natural England) Detailed guidelines to assist those involved with planning and development operations where bats are known or suspected to occur. View Natural England's report >
	Design for Biodiversity – a guidance document for development in London Provides general guidance for developers on biodiversity, outlining the critical drivers and principle processes which promote industry best practice. Produced by the London Development Agency, Greater London Authority and Natural England. View document >
	"Dormouse Conservation Handbook – 2nd ed." (Natural England) Provides guidance on mitigating the impact of development or other operations on dormouse populations, and includes good practice guidance. View Natural England's handbook >
	"Great Crested Newt Mitigation Guidelines" (Natural England) Sets out the survey and mitigation requirements where projects may have an impact on great crested newts. Published by Natural England. View Natural England's guidelines >
	"Green Roofs: their existing status & potential for conserving biodiversity in urban areas" (Natural England) English Nature Research Report which assesses the potential for green roofs to benefit the conservation of biodiversity in urban areas. Three categories of green roof are explained: intensive (equivalent to parks or gardens); simple intensive (with well maintained lawns or ground cover); and extensive (low maintenance and normally low growing turf, moss or sedum mats). View Natural England's report > (pdf 1MB)
	"London's Life Force" (Natural England and the Wildlife Trusts) Explains how the conservation of wildlife and the natural environment is linked to those issues which are mentioned most when people consider the wellbeing of their local community and condition of their local neighbourhood. It illustrates the benefits of integrating nature with initiatives related to health, housing, community cohesion, education, economic prosperity and the environment, and demonstrates these through case studies which are all London based. (pdf 2.5MB) View report >
	"Lowland Grassland Management Handbook" (Natural England) Detailed and technical guidance on grassland management, aimed at site managers and conservation advisers. View Natural England's handbook >
	"Reptiles: guidelines for developers" (Natural England) Provides information for developers about their legal obligations in areas where there may be reptiles. Published by Natural England. View Natural England's guidelines >
	"Revealing the value of nature" (Natural England) Identifies and describes how nature directly and indirectly benefits our quality of life, for example, by providing a better living environment, cultural meaning, a resource for scientific and historic discovery, products such as food, fuel and medicines, and ecosystem services such as air, soils, climate and flood mitigation. View Natural England's report > (pdf 1.5MB) View Natural England's summary document > (pdf 0.5MB)
	"The Scrub Management Handbook: Guidance on the management of scrub on nature conservation sites" (Natural England) Detailed and technical guidance on an undervalued habitat. Available to download as a series of pdf documents from the Natural England website. View Natural England's handbook >
	"Water vole – guidance for planners and developers" (Natural England) Brief guidance on legislation and good practice relating to water voles. View Natural England's guide > (pdf 0.5MB)
	"Wildlife on Allotments" (Natural England) Allotments are great places for healthy exercise, provide good opportunities for socialising, and put us back in touch with th earth. They can also be important places for wildlife in urban areas. View Natural England's report > (pdf 1.2mb)
Pond Conservation
	"The Pond Book. A Guide to the Management and Creation of Ponds" (Pond Conservation) State-of-the-art guidance which show why ponds are so valuable for wildlife, landscape and people, takes a fresh look at a wide range of management issues, and helps identify the best solutions for any pond. Available to order on-line from Pond Conservation. Visit the Pond Conservation's website >
	"The Importance of Ponds - a guide for planners and developers" (Pond Conservation) Guide planners and developers through the main issues for consideration when a development site includes or affects ponds, or provides opportunities for the creation of a new pond. Not relevant to the majority of garden ponds. View Pond Conservations guide >
RSPB
	"A Practical Guide to the Restoration and Management of Lowland Heathland" (RSPB) A key source of detailed information on techniques for restoring, maintaining and monitoring lowland heathland habitats. Aimed at conservation managers, advisers, funding officers, planners and strategic decision makers. Available to order on-line from RSPB. Find out more about the RSPB's guide >
	"Brief guide to wild birds and the law" (RSPB) Section of the RSPB website providing information on the legal protection afforded to wild birds in England, Wales and Scotland. Visit the RSPB's online guide >
	"Natural Regeneration - Biodiversity Conservation in the Thames Gateway" Sets out how planning and development in Thames Gateway can protect and enhance biodiversity, making clear links to government policy and legislation. A joint document by Natural England, the Environment Agency, RSPB and the Wildlife Trusts. View report > (pdf 1.3MB)
Town and County Planning Association (TCPA)
	"Biodiversity by Design – a guide for sustainable communities" (TCPA) Produced by the Town and County Planning Association, this document provides guidance on maximising the opportunities for biodiversity in the planning and design of sustainable communities, presenting a toolkit of best practice. (pdf 2MB) View TCPA's guide > Find other TCPA publications>
Wild CRU
	"Water vole conservation handbook – 2nd edition" (Wild CRU) Covers water vole ecology and legal status, surveys, habitat management and mitigation. Published by the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU), University of Oxford. ISBN: 095463764X. Available for purchase from WildCRU or from booksellers. Visit WildCRU's website >

Wildlife Trusts
	"London's Life Force" (Natural England and the Wildlife Trusts) Explains how the conservation of wildlife and the natural environment is linked to those issues which are mentioned most when people consider the wellbeing of their local community and condition of their local neighbourhood. It illustrates the benefits of integrating nature with initiatives related to health, housing, community cohesion, education, economic prosperity and the environment, and demonstrates these through case studies which are all London based. (pdf 2.5MB) View report >
	"Natural Regeneration - Biodiversity Conservation in the Thames Gateway" Sets out how planning and development in Thames Gateway can protect and enhance biodiversity, making clear links to government policy and legislation. A joint document by Natural England, the Environment Agency, RSPB and the Wildlife Trusts. View report > (pdf 1.3MB)