BNG Units for Sale — Available Habitat Types
All units are verified under DEFRA's Biodiversity Metric 4.0 and secured by a 30-year Section 106 agreement with Dorset Council.
Other Neutral Grassland Units — Available
Lowland grassland creation on former arable land, secured through long-term habitat management and S106 agreement. Other Neutral Grassland BNG units are available to buy now.
Mixed Scrub Units — Available
Hawthorn, blackthorn and native scrub creation supporting invertebrates, nesting birds and small mammals. Mixed Scrub BNG units are available to buy in Dorset.
Individual Tree Units (Rural) — Available
Native tree planting within the rural landscape, contributing to habitat connectivity across the Tarrant Valley. Individual Trees rural BNG units available now.
Traditional Orchard Units — In Progress
Traditional orchard creation with native fruit varieties, providing habitat for specialist invertebrates and foraging birds. Traditional Orchard BNG units coming soon.
About The Ferals Habitat Bank
From Intensive Arable to Living Landscape
The Ferals is a 250-acre habitat bank in Dorset delivering off-site Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units for development projects. Located near Blandford Forum in the Cranborne Chase National Character Area, the site is being transformed from intensive arable farmland into a mosaic of species-rich grassland, scrub, woodland and wetland habitats designed to support long-term biodiversity recovery.
The Ferals operates as a registered biodiversity gain site on the Natural England register (BGS-180925001), providing off-site BNG units to support development across Dorset and neighbouring planning authorities. Habitat creation and management is secured through long-term agreements and monitored to ensure biodiversity outcomes are delivered over the lifetime of the project.
The Ferals sits adjacent to the National Trust's Kingston Lacy estate, where an 850-acre rewilding project is underway at Bishop's Court Farm. Together these projects form a growing landscape-scale nature recovery area within the Tarrant Valley.
- Location: Tarrant Keyneston, Dorset
- Landscape: Cranborne Chase / Tarrant Valley
- Neighbour: National Trust Kingston Lacy
- Ecologists: FPCR Environment & Design Ltd
- Founder: Akshay Sanghrajka
Frequently Asked Questions — Buying BNG Units
Where can I buy Biodiversity Net Gain units in Dorset?
The Ferals is a registered biodiversity gain site in Tarrant Keyneston, Dorset, offering off-site BNG units for sale to developers. Units are available now and secured by 30-year legal agreements. We are listed on the Natural England biodiversity gain sites register.
What is a habitat bank?
A habitat bank is a registered site where land is set aside and managed for nature, generating Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units that developers can purchase to meet their mandatory BNG obligations under the Environment Act 2021.
How do I buy BNG units?
Contact The Ferals with your Biodiversity Metric 4.0 results. We will match your requirement to available habitat units, issue a certificate, and arrange a 30-year Section 106 agreement.
What types of BNG habitat units are available?
The Ferals offers Other Neutral Grassland units, Mixed Scrub units, Individual Tree units (rural), and Traditional Orchard units. New habitat types are being added as creation work continues.
Is The Ferals a registered biodiversity gain site?
Yes. The Ferals is a fully registered biodiversity gain site on the Natural England register (reference BGS-180925001), located near Blandford Forum in Dorset. It is a Dorset Council approved habitat bank.
How much do BNG units cost?
BNG unit cost varies depending on habitat type, distinctiveness, and the number of units required. Contact us with your biodiversity metric results for a quote. Our pricing is competitive with average BNG credit costs across the UK market.
What area do you serve?
The Ferals provides off-site BNG units primarily for developments in Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire, and Somerset, but we can supply biodiversity net gain units for projects across England. Developers looking to buy biodiversity net gain units UK-wide can contact us.
What is a 30-year BNG management agreement?
A 30-year BNG management agreement is a legally binding commitment, typically secured through a Section 106 agreement, that guarantees habitat creation and ongoing management for at least 30 years. This is a requirement under the Environment Act 2021 and ensures the biodiversity gains are maintained long-term.
Can I discharge my BNG liability through off-site units?
Yes. Where on-site biodiversity net gain is not achievable or sufficient, developers can discharge their BNG liability by purchasing off-site units from a registered habitat bank like The Ferals. This is secured through an S106 BNG agreement with the local planning authority.
