Summary

Introduction to the Biodiversity Net Gain Metric 4.0 will introduce the Biodiversity Metric 4.0 and its context within Biodiversity Net Gain

Attendees will be given a basic introduction to how to navigate a completed Metric and its outputs.

The session will also highlight checks that are likely to be made at the planning application validation stage by local planning authorities.

Learning outcome

• Learn how to open and navigate around a completed Metric and to review its outputs
• Understand the assessment and review process of the Metric that will form part of a planning application once Biodiversity Net Gain is mandatory in November 2023
• Have an awareness of the Metric checklist to be used at planning application validation

This webinar is accepted as part of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) required to be completed by members. The LI Code of Practice requires members to undertake a minimum of 25 hours of CPD activity each year.

The Competency Framework reflects the common skills that the landscape profession as a whole need to deliver their professional advice to others. This webinar is aligned with our competency framework in particularly the competency of

• Landscapes as systems
• Master Planning
• Protected landscapes/places tbc

Learning outcome

• Learn how to open and navigate around a completed Metric and to review its outputs
• Understand the assessment and review process of the Metric that will form part of a planning application once Biodiversity Net Gain is mandatory in November 2023
• Have an awareness of the Metric checklist to be used at planning application validation