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A Standardised Approach to Monitoring Biodiversity – 2nd edition

A clear, consistent framework to measure biodiversity change across UK solar farms.
Why It Matters

Monitoring ensures solar farms deliver for nature — meeting Biodiversity Net Gain requirements, improving land management, and tracking positive change over time.

What’s Inside
  • Updated methods aligned with BNG and industry standards
  • Core surveys: grassland botany, soil, photos, ad-hoc sightings
  • Optional surveys: pollinators, birds, water quality
  • Data templates to feed into SEUK’s UK-wide Solar Habitat database
Get the Guidance

Download the full guide to apply consistent, evidence-based monitoring across your sites.