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Search the Public Notice PortalA developer in the South West has become the first commercial investor in a major nature restoration project.
Summerfield is backing a 120-acre scheme at Wrangcombe Farm near the Wellington Monument in partnership with naturethrive, funding the transformation of 2.27 hectares of improved grassland into wildflower-rich habitat.
The project aims to boost biodiversity and forms part of Summerfield’s commitment to Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), which requires many new developments to deliver at least a 10 per cent increase in biodiversity compared with the site's pre-development condition.
James Holyday, group managing director at Summerfield, said: "We are committed to operating in greener ways, from increasing our use of renewable energy to protecting and enhancing biodiversity.
"Delivering Biodiversity Net Gain effectively can be complex, particularly when it comes to securing long-term habitat management, so we are delighted to be working with naturethrive on a local restoration project where we can see the environmental benefits being delivered and maintained.
"It is particularly positive to be able to invest in a scheme close to home which will restore and enhance habitats while supporting our wider environmental responsibilities."
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The investment in BNG units through naturethrive will help the company meet planning requirements while contributing to habitat restoration in Somerset.
Summerfield also plans to involve staff in volunteering opportunities at the site.
The broader Wrangcombe Farm project includes rare mire, heathland, ponds, and woodland valleys known as goyles, with restricted public access to protect ground-nesting birds and sensitive habitats.
Jonathan Withey, director and co-founder of naturethrive, said: "We really appreciate Summerfield’s commitment as our first commercial investor.
"Their support means we can move ahead with preparing and re-seeding the grassland and begin the long-term process of restoring these areas for wildlife.
"We’re looking forward to seeing the biodiversity benefits develop over the coming years."
To mark the partnership, representatives from both organisations planted an oak sapling on the site.
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