Therefore, in the paper we also propose solutions to realign the policy with what we know to be good for inverts! 🐞  This will optimise BNG, allowing the delivery of habitats which benefit invertebrate populations - which is very important in light of invert declines  9/

e.g., revising habitat condition assessment, inclusion of connectivity, developing guidance on pre-dev invert surveys, and considering whether there needs to be a minimum habitat size threshold included in BNG to create larger habitats + drive investment into offsets. 10/