Langar Habitat Bank: Biodiversity Net Gain in Nottinghamshire’s Stroom Dyke Corridor
Langar Habitat Bank is a 10-hectare Biodiversity Net Gain scheme located near the village of Langar in Nottinghamshire.
Situated within the Stroom Dyke floodplain, the project transitions modified pasture into a mosaic of species-rich grassland and mixed scrub habitats, strengthening ecological connectivity while maintaining public access via an existing Public Right of Way.
This is stewardship-led BNG delivery in a flood-prone agricultural landscape.
What Has Been Delivered?
The scheme establishes:
Approximately 7.5 hectares of species-rich neutral grassland
Meadow and wetland seed mixes tailored to flood influence
Diversified mixed scrub with five or more native species
Three new species-rich hedgerows
Retention and management of existing ponds, ditches and trees
Soil investigations informed phased nutrient reduction to create optimal conditions for meadow establishment, Hay cropping and low-density grazing support sustainable land use alongside biodiversity objectives.
Ecological Objectives
The design benefits:
Brown long-eared bat
Soprano and common pipistrelle
Hedgehog
Common blue butterfly
Dragonfly species
Red and amber-listed bird assemblages
Habitat enhancement along the Stroom Dyke corridor improves riparian buffering and landscape-scale connectivity.
Governance and Long-Term Stewardship
Independent oversight is provided by RSK Biocensus as Responsible Body and we deliver:
Habitat implementation
Quarterly inspections during establishment
Five-yearly review cycles
Adaptive management responses
Flood risk considerations are embedded throughout the management strategy.
This ensures the scheme remains resilient, responsive and compliant across the 30-year period.
Supporting BNG Delivery Across the East Midlands
Langar Habitat Bank sits within:
Primary LPA: Rushcliffe
NCA: Trent and Belvoir Vales
It supports development across neighbouring LPAs including:
Nottingham City
Broxtowe
Melton
Charnwood
Newark and Sherwood
Gedling
Erewash
North West Leicestershire
For developers seeking medium distinctiveness grassland, scrub and hedgerow units in the East Midlands, Langar offers a governance-secured, stewardship-led solution.
Field Works – your BNG site implementation and stewardship partner.
