Wates Group has launched Wates Wildscape, a dedicated service offering biodiversity and ecological management for construction sites and developments. The move comes as Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) became a statutory requirement in England in 2024, mandating that new developments deliver at least 10% measurable biodiversity improvement. The service addresses a gap many contractors face: compliance with habitat assessments, species protection plans, and long-term ecological monitoring now required on most major projects. Whether this represents genuine environmental commitment or a pragmatic response to regulatory pressure, the business case is clear – projects that fail BNG assessments face delays and enforcement action, making ecological expertise a commercial necessity rather than an optional add-on.