Climate Contract Playbook Edition 3
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Additional Definitions Biodiversity Gain means the measurable gain in the biodiversity value between pre-development and post-development that is attributable to the development, being the total of: (a) the post-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat; (b) the biodiversity value, in relation to the development, of any registered offsite biodiversity gain allocated to the development, and (c) the biodiversity value of any biodiversity credits purchased for the development. Development means [define development projects]. Hard Landscaping means the built components of a landscape such as paving, decking, paths and walls and does not include vegetation or water zones. Landscaped Area means the area[s] bounded in [red] shown on drawing reference [x] at appendix [x]. Native Flora means those species of flora that have arrived and inhabited the United Kingdom naturally, without deliberate assistance from humans, since the last ice age and includes Native Trees. Native Trees means those species of trees that are native to the United Kingdom since the last ice age and listed as such on the Forestry Commission Website. Professionals means all consultants, [the Contractor and other persons appointed or to be appointed by the Developer, in addition to the Consultant,] that provide professional services in relation to the Development (whether such Professionals are novated to the Contractor or otherwise). The Consultant shall ensure that in the design of the Landscaped Area: (a) [a minimum of [x]% of the Landscaped Area shall consist of Native Flora [typical of [x] habitat]]; (b) [only Native Trees are specified for use]; (c) [a maximum of [x]% of the Landscaped Area consists of Hard Landscaping]; (d) [habitats for [x] species are [maintained][enhanced] as set out in the [x] [Ecology Report dated t]]; and (e) [insert any additional planning conditions or site specific landscaping conditions relating to environmental management]. 1.2 ` The Consultant shall collaborate with the other Professionals to ensure that the Development achieves a Biodiversity Gain of [10]% which will be maintained for at least [30] years after the Development is completed. Additional Clauses 1 Design 1.1
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