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We work with nature

to create high-quality habitats and

nature-based solutions where people and wildlife can thrive.

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Nature is in crisis

with wild spaces disappearing and species in staggering decline.

32% decline of wildlife in England since 1970
13% species threatened with extinction
68% decrease in plant species distribution
18% decline in invertebrate species since 1970

At the same time, we need new homes, workplaces, schools and other critical infrastructure. Biodiversity Net Gain and other nature-based solutions help us strike the right balance.

Let’s stop choosing between nature and development and explore a better way forward.

When it comes to Biodiversity Net Gain, we understand what’s at stake. As developers ourselves, we know about commercial pressures and planning challenges. At Wates Wildspace, we focus on providing practical, dependable nature-based solutions.

We bring together our knowledge of land, construction, and environmental planning to create sites that work — for developers and wildlife alike. Every site is designed for long-term impact, with management plans in place for 30 years and beyond.

This isn’t a one-off project. Over time, it will be a national network of biodiverse spaces that will help to reverse nature’s decline and unlock land value while doing the right thing for the planet.

Olivia Dear at Wates

“Combining our passion for sustainability with our development expertise, we work with nature to create high-quality habitats and nature-based solutions where people and wildlife can thrive.”

Olivia Dear – Sustainability & Wates Wildscape Director | Wates Land & Development Division

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Olivia Dear

Sustainability & Wates Wildscape Director |
Wates Land & Development Division

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