Services
Connecting people, projects, and places to deliver positive outcomes for nature and development.
At Verdestone, I work with landowners, developers, and businesses to create opportunities where nature and development work hand in hand. Through independent advice and practical delivery, I help clients unlock land potential, meet planning and regulatory requirements, and achieve meaningful, climate- and nature-positive outcomes.
Landowners & Investors
Unlocking value from marginal and underutilised land through nature restoration and enhancement.
I work with private, corporate, and traditional landowners to realise value and income through land diversification, registration of BNG sites and the sale of biodiversity units in the UK nature markets.
Services include:
- UK Habitat and Ecology Surveys
- Assessment of biodiversity unit and natural capital potential
- Habitat Management and Monitoring Plans
- Project co-ordination and management for habitat creation, enhancement, and off-site BNG delivery
- Guidance on Legal Agreements and Scheme Registration on the UK Gains Site Register
- Marketing and brokerage services supporting the sale of biodiversity units
Developers
Navigating mandatory BNG and Nutrient Neutrality requirements with confidence and clarity.
I work with developers to meet statutory BNG and Nutrient Neutrality obligations, providing tailored solutions that ensure compliant and successful planning outcomes.
Services include:
- Feasibility assessments for BNG and Nutrient Neutrality
- Site strategy and design advice to minimise on-site impacts and optimise biodiversity and nature outcomes
- Technical support and co-ordination for planning applications
- Sourcing and securing off-site Biodiversity Units and Nutrient Credits
- Commercial Advice, Due diligence and Cost Appraisal to manage risk and ensure compliant, timely, and cost-effective solutions
- Brokering agreements with landowners, habitat banks and credit providers to secure reliable market based solutions.
Businesses
Building credible climate and nature-positive strategies that strengthen sustainability leadership.
I work with businesses to develop strategy and integrate nature-based solutions that support the delivery of climate and sustainability goals, enhancing both environmental impact and reputation.
Services include:
- Climate and sustainability consultancy
- Carbon accounting and net zero planning
- Integration of nature positive approaches within ESG and corporate sustainability strategy
- Identification and development of credible carbon offset and nature investment strategies
