The guide is structured to reflect key stages in the design process, providing a toolkit of best practice. You can navigate through the guide using the navigation panel below, which also serve as a design checklist. The guide begins by setting out the principles of 'biodiversity by design', before moving on to emphasise the importance of analysing a site and its context. It then explores each element of masterplanning and detailed design, before moving on to address the overarching issue of management and stewardship.



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