Restoring Nature, Empowering Development

Biodiversity Net Gain AT KNEPP

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units for sale from the UK’s pioneering rewilding project in Sussex

BNG units are now available to purchase from The Knepp Estate in Sussex, one of the UK’s most celebrated rewilding projects.

For unit availability and prices please fill in the quote form, email or call us. 

BNG units available:

  • Lowland mixed deciduous woodland (high distinctiveness)

  • Mixed scrub (medium distinctiveness)

  • Other neutral grassland (medium distinctiveness)

  • Woodland – broadleaved and mixed (medium distinctiveness)

  • Rural tree

Local Planning Authority: Horsham
(neighbouring LPAs = Chichester, South Downs National Park, Mid Sussex and Crawley)

National Character Area: Low Weald
(neighbouring NCAs = High Weald, South Downs, Wealden Greensand, Pevensey Levels)

Ready to buy units: a range of units types are available to buy

Experienced, high integrity partners: we’ve been restoring nature with incredible results for over 25 years, through our pioneering rewilding project

Expert ecologists and best in class monitoring: designed in partnership with ecologists FPCR and Knepp’s own in-house ecology team

Long term impact: we are expanding Knepp’s biodiversity impact for the future

Registered and legally secured: Knepp’s units are on the national BNG register, our habitat bank is bound in a Conservation Covenant with The Lifescapes Project

The Knepp Habitat Bank

The Knepp habitat bank spans four carefully selected zones, each chosen to enhance ecological connectivity across our wider rewilded landscape. These areas currently hold low biodiversity value — but through restoration, we’re transforming them into dynamic, nature-rich ecosystems.

Together, these habitats will deliver significant biodiversity uplift, supporting long-term nature recovery at Knepp.

Over the past 20 years, we’ve let natural processes shape the land, welcoming back rare species like nightingales, purple emperors, and turtle doves. Now, we’re building on that success through the creation of our dedicated Habitat Bank, offering off-site BNG units to support responsible development.

Backed by science, managed for the long term, and rooted in ecological integrity — Knepp’s BNG offering connects developers with genuine, high-value nature recovery.

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Our 12+ Policy

Knepp Wildland Safaris, our gardens and campsite are all about the quiet and patient observation of nature.

Some of the species we are likely to encounter are shy or can be frightened by loud noises or sudden movements. Our campsite with open-air fire-pits, wood-burning stoves and an on-site pond is unsuitable for small children.

For this reason, our safaris, garden visits, holiday cottages and campsite are suitable only for children of 12 and over.

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