SCHEDULES

F1SCHEDULE 7ABiodiversity gain in England

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Sch. 7A inserted (3.11.2023 for specified purposes, 12.2.2024 for specified purposes) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 147(3), Sch. 14 para. 2 (with s. 144); S.I. 2023/1170, reg. 2(d); S.I. 2024/44, reg. 2(1)(d)(2) (with regs. 3, 4)

PART 1Overview and interpretation

4Biodiversity value and the biodiversity metric

1

The biodiversity metric is a document for measuring, for the purposes of this Schedule, the biodiversity value or relative biodiversity value of habitat or habitat enhancement.

2

The biodiversity metric is to be produced and published by the Secretary of State.

3

The Secretary of State may from time to time revise and republish the biodiversity metric.

4

Before publishing or republishing the biodiversity metric the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.

5

The Secretary of State may by regulations make transitional provision in relation to the revision and republication of the biodiversity metric.

6

The Secretary of State must lay the biodiversity metric, and any revised biodiversity metric, before Parliament.