Devana. A BNG habitat bank in South Cambridgeshire

Overview

Established in 2023, Devana offers 100 acres of habitat bank dedicated to nature recovery.

These habitats include:

• 43 acres of species-rich grassland to boost the population of pollinators
• 29 acres of mixed scrub and grassland to develop healthy soil and complement the landscape
• 17 acres of native broadleaf woodland as a home for wildlife and to store carbon
• 2.5 acres of traditional orchard to offer food and shelter for nature
• 1.3 km of native hedgerow with trees to interconnect nature and support a resilient ecosystem
• 8 wildlife ponds as a refuge for key species and replace valuable, lost freshwater habitats

Location

West Wratting, CB21 5LP South Cambridgeshire

Habitat unit types available

• Grassland and other neutral grassland = 110
• Shrub and heath, mixed scrub = 71
• Woodland and forest and other mixed woodland = 9
• Hedgerow species: rich Hedgerow with trees = 11
• Grassland: traditional orchard = 4
• Lakes and ponds (non-priority) = 2

Section 106 Agreement

Devana has a Section 106 agreement in place and is registered on the the Natural England Biodiversity Gain Site Register in approval with the local planning authority.

Local Planning Authorities (LPA)

• South Cambridgeshire District Council
• NCA (National Character Area) South Suffolk North Essex Clayland