Bateman Hosegood is an approved Responsible Body under the Environment Act 2021, able to enter into and enforce Conservation Covenants to secure long-term environmental land management.
We work with landowners, developers, charities and project promoters to provide a robust, independent mechanism for securing environmental delivery, including projects associated with Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), habitat creation, and wider natural capital initiatives.
What is a Conservation Covenant?
A Conservation Covenant is a legally binding agreement between a landowner and a Responsible Body that secures environmental outcomes on land for a minimum of 30 years.
It ensures that habitats and environmental features are created, maintained and monitored over the long term, regardless of changes in land ownership.
Conservation Covenants are a key mechanism for:
Our Responsible Body role
As a Responsible Body, Bateman Hosegood provides:
Our role provides confidence to all parties that environmental commitments are durable, enforceable and transparently governed.
Who we work with
We support a wide range of environmental projects, including:
We are comfortable working alongside ecological consultants, planning teams, legal advisors and funders to ensure covenants are practical, proportionate and deliverable.
Our approach
We understand that successful environmental delivery relies on trusted land management as much as legal security. Our approach is:
Why Bateman Hosegood
We bridge the gap between policy, ecology and land management, helping projects move from ambition to delivery.
Get in touch
If you are developing an environmental project and require a Responsible Body to secure it through a Conservation Covenant, we would be pleased to discuss your requirements.
Please contact us to explore how Bateman Hosegood can support your project.
