Family Estates
Make nature the new cornerstone of your Estate’s wealth
01 What We Offer
We help Family Estates monetise their Natural Capital, maximising returns with minimal cost and disruption—aligned with your long-term plans and family values. From opportunity assessment to developer agreements and habitat delivery, we manage the entire process.
BNG
Family Estates can enhance biodiversity while benefiting financially. We help you:
- Navigate the envionmental and legal processes to create BNG units
- Sell your units to developers
- Implement and manage your habitat enhancements and creations
Water Resource Management
Water costs are a burden for Family Estates. They don’t need to be, with our solutions we transfer water from being a liability to an asset.
- Water resource management plans & implementation
- Hydrogeological & Hydrological Assessments
- Licensing & Permitting Support
Additional Natural Capital Services
Depending on your estate’s goals, we help unlock environmental schemes and connect you with expert support tailored to your needs.
- Carbon, water neutrality and nutrient neutrality credits.
- Specialist funding & grant support including relocating protected species e.g., great crested newts and woodland creation grants.
- Multidisciplinary environmental expertise including law, tax, ecology and many more.
02 Why Estate Owners Choose Us
We help estates align economic goals with environmental responsibility through tailored strategies in BNG, natural capital and water management for lasting impact.
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Estate-Specific Expertise
Deep experience with Family Estates lets us address unique operational, heritage, and landscape challenges—designing BNG, natural capital and water strategies that fit your land, your legacy, and your financial goals.
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Sustainable & Holistic Approach
We enhance biodiversity, optimise land use, and preserve natural beauty—all while ensuring long-term environmental responsibility and regulatory alignment.
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Cost & Resource Optimisation
Our solutions help cut water and maintenance bills, extend asset life without compromising aesthetics.
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Income Generation & Transparent Finance
Leverage your natural capital to fund Estate improvements debt-free. Our straightforward financial models keep incentives aligned and returns clear from day one.
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Estates Natural Beauty
Enhance your Family Estate's natural beauty whilst supporting nature and wildlife.
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Turnkey Delivery
From initial assessment through to execution and ongoing management, we manage every step, so you stay focused on enjoying the estate while we unlock its natural capital potential.
03 FAQs
What is BNG?
BNG is a legal requirement under the Environment Act 2021. It means all new developments in England must leave biodiversity in a measurably better state—at least 10% better—than before development. This uplift must be maintained for at least 30 years.
What are BNG units?
BNG units are a measurable way of capturing the gains in biodiversity from habitat improvements.
What is a Habitat Bank?
An area of land where new habitats, such as meadows, woodlands, hedgerows, and ponds, are created and managed long‑term to generate biodiversity gains. These gains are quantified into BNG units for sale to developers. These sites are created in advance of developer demand, with units then being sold to developers as required.
What is a Bespoke BNG site?
An area of land where new habitats, such as meadows, woodlands, hedgerows, and ponds, are created and managed long‑term to generate biodiversity gains. These gains are quantified into BNG units for sale to developers. These sites are created to match existing developer demand, with units being reserved by developers upfront.
May I reinvest BNG income into estate maintenance and improvements?
Absolutely. These funds can be reinvested directly into your estate, covering ongoing maintenance costs, repairs, staffing needs, or heritage restoration projects. The Natural Capital Partners team can expertly guide you in optimising other environmental income streams on top of BNG to future‑proof your estate finances.
What tax implications should I consider when entering a BNG agreement?
BNG arrangements may impact Inheritance Tax, Capital Gains Tax, and Income Tax liabilities. Natural Capital Partners recommends early consultation with our in-house tax specialist to maximise your financial and tax position.
Are there minimum or maximum size requirements?
While our preference is for land parcels in England over 25 acres (10 hectares), we may consider smaller sites or those outside England in future phases of our habitat creation programme. So, please still register your BNG interest using our form.
Can existing activities such as hobby farming continue on a BNG site?
Yes, often hobby farming activities such as grazing or hay‑cutting remain compatible with BNG. Our team at Natural Capital Partners develop tailored Habitat Management and Monitoring Plans ensuring your agricultural activities align with biodiversity goals, maximising both ecological and economic outcomes.
Can BNG be combined or ‘stacked’ with other environmental schemes such as carbon or nutrient initiatives?
Yes, BNG integrates effectively with other environmental strategies like Nutrient Neutrality schemes and Carbon Credits. Our team at Natural Capital Partners provide expert guidance to ensure seamless compatibility, enhancing overall estate sustainability and revenue potential.