biodiversity

Welsh Govt recovery plan helps roadsides bloom

23/08/2024

Welsh transport minister Ken Skates has published before-and-after pictures of a roadside on the devolved administration's strategic network to illustrate the success of its biodiversity plan.

Biodiversity boost at Bolder Mere

26/07/2024

Balfour Beatty is spending £20,000 on a nature restoration scheme at National Highways’ M25 Junction 10 scheme in Surrey.

Brownfield sites could give biodiversity boost

24/07/2024

A new study is being launched that could increase understanding of the biodiversity value of brownfield sites on the highways estate.

TfL lets the wildflowers bloom

25/06/2024

Transport for London says it has delivered its pledge of doubling wildflower verges in roadside areas to encourage biodiversity.

National Highways saves the Biodiversity Day

20/05/2024

National Highways is on course to achieve its commitment of no net loss of biodiversity 2025.

Grasslands to get £8m National Highways boost

17/10/2023

National Highways and conservation charity Plantlife have joined forces to launch an £8m programme that aims to improve species and habitats across England.

Hill and Smith helps nature thrive with naturalist app

22/02/2023

Hill and Smith Infrastructure is helping lead a long-term biodiversity and wellbeing initiative, backed by major National Highways contractors.

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