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eDNA and biodiversity risk

Environmental DNA (eDNA) as a tool for biodiversity surveys is a relatively new, but rapidly developing field. In this briefing note we look at the current state of eDNA approaches.

Orangutans: good practice guidance for industry

All three species of orangutan are listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. This Industry Briefing Note outlines essential good practice for considering orangutans on your project, especially when alignment with PS6 is required.

Biodiversity and ecosystem services: the business case

The loss of biodiversity and, subsequently ecosystem services, is an ongoing global problem, resulting in increased public and political scrutiny for industry. TBC's concise briefing note use case studies and industry insight to...

Solar energy: managing biodiversity risks

Solar is often seen as a form of ‘green energy’. However, utility-scale projects can have major impacts on species and habitats. TBC's solar energy industry briefing note takes you through the major risks and how to limit impacts as far as possible.

Biodiversity offsets: an introduction

Biodiversity offsets matter to primary industry and energy businesses. Biodiversity offsets: an introduction provides a succinct overview of what offsets are, why they should be considered as well as covering good practice...

Wind energy: managing biodiversity risks

Wind energy is one of the cleanest, cost-efficient and most sustainable forms of energy. It's no wonder, that it's booming. However, wind farms can be extremely controversial - for both their perceived and real impacts on humans...

Invasive alien species: best practice guidance for industry

Invasive alien species (IAS for short) are regularly in the news for their devastating effects on native flora and fauna, but why are they relevant to industry and what can we do about it?

How to make biodiversity surveys relevant to your project

"Measure twice, cut once". Getting biodiversity biodiversity surveys right the first time is the equivalent to this proverb. Good survey design ensures data are relevant, creates opportunities for avoidance and minimisation, and...

Social considerations for biodiversity offsets

Biodiversity offsets often involve working with people who live within and around the offset area. Our briefing note presents the latest good practice guidance on involving people in the design and implementation of biodiversity offsets.