Opportunities for Landowners
Unlock Your Land's
Natural Capital Potential
As a landowner in the UK, you're uniquely positioned to benefit from the growing demand for natural capital solutions.
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We guide landowners through these emerging markets, focusing on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and complementary schemes like Nutrient Neutrality (NN), Phosphate, and Carbon Credits. Our expert team helps you navigate complex regulations, identify opportunities, and create sustainable, long-term revenue streams from your land.
As a landowner in the UK, you're uniquely positioned to benefit from the growing demand for natural capital solutions.
Our Speciality:
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)
BNG offers significant opportunities, driven by mandatory requirements for most developments in England and a burgeoning private market. Our expertise unlocks your land's full BNG potential, creating a sustainable new revenue stream that complements your existing farm or estate operations.
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Key benefits include:
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Long-term, stable income: BNG commitments typically span 30 years
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Flexibility: BNG can often be integrated with existing land uses
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Nature recovery: Contribute meaningfully to local biodiversity
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Increased land value: BNG can enhance your property's overall worth
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Our team guides you through every step, from initial site assessment to unit sale, typically completing the process in 3-5 months.
We offer a transparent, lease-free approach with no upfront fees. Our team manages the entire BNG process, working alongside you and your land managers from initial survey to final sale. Start seeing returns in months, with our commission tied solely to successful unit transactions.
Starting Your BNG Project:
The Wellshead Appraoch
Baseline Assessments & Surveys
Our certified ecologists conduct precise site mapping and biodiversity assessments.
Unit/Credit Brokerage & Registration
We handle unit registration and sale, connecting you with our network of local purchasers.
Project Design & Planning
We develop bespoke plans that maximize your land's natural capital potential.
Financial Planning
& Support
We offer flexible funding options and can arrange loans for certain project types.
Other Natural Capital Opportunities
Complementary markets offer alternative ways to monetise environmental improvements on your land. Our team provides expert advice on their suitability, risks, and potential.
Woodland Creation
& Grants
Combine carbon sequestration, biodiversity enhancement, and potential future timber revenue. We handle grant applications, navigate carbon code certification, and provide advice on practical implementation. Partnering with Exmoor Trees, we offer specialist advice on agroforestry, hedging, and species selection, tailored to your site conditions and objectives.
Carbon
Credits
Monetise carbon sequestration efforts through woodland creation, improved land management, or other nature-based solutions. Access both domestic and international voluntary carbon markets.
Nutrient Neutrality
Credits
Generate valuable credits by introducing measures to reduce nutrient runoff, such as changing your land management, creating of wetland/buffer strips, or restoring natural floodplains. Nutrient neutrality is particularly relevant in areas with sensitive water bodies, and credits are in high demand from developers.
Phosphate
Credits
Phosphate reduction is crucial in many catchments, particularly those feeding into protected habitats. Our team assesses your land's potential to create these credits and helps you access this emerging market.
The Wellshead Difference
What Sets Us Apart
Our portfolio of successful BNG projects across diverse landscapes demonstrates our ability to deliver tangible results for landowners.
Proven
Track Record
We handle all work upfront at no cost, taking a commission only when units sell to maximise your returns.
Transparent
Model
Our established relationships with developers ensure a steady demand for your BNG units.
Strong
Purchaser Network
Our advisors come from rural backgrounds, ensuring a deep understanding of rural issues and farming realities.
Rural
Knowledge
Book Your Free Consultation
Discover how natural capital markets can benefit your business. Contact us for a no-obligation consultation with our Land Team.