Marks & Spencers Biodiversity Construction
Marks & Spencer
Sustainable Construction
Biodiversity GuideContents
Foreword 03
Introduction 05
How to use this guide 07
The M&S biodiversity process 08
- M&S biodiversity process diagram
- M&S Site Biodiversity Action Plan (SBAP) requirements
Guide to biodiversity design features 16
- Building level design features
- Building curtilage level design features
Case study of M&S Ecclesall Road store, Sheffield 45
- Photos of the site
- Extracts from the ecological survey
- Landscape plans
- Proposed biodiversity design features
- Extract from the Ecclesall Road SBAP
Legislation and key policy drivers 56
- Biodiversity Action Plans
- Wildlife legislation
- Planning policy
- BREEAM Retail 2008: Land …show more content…
Biodiversity means the variety of life, in all its forms and at all levels. This ranges from genes to species to ecosystems - everything that collectively forms the biological diversity on Earth.
The term biodiversity, however, is often used to refer to the variety of plant and animal species.
Why is biodiversity important?
Biodiversity is essential in maintaining our quality of life and a healthy environment. The continuous decline of biodiversity has serious consequences and its protection and enhancement is essential if we are to achieve a sustainable future.
We depend on biodiversity for food, health, natural resources and a range of ecosystem services such as air and water purification, soil fertility and plant pollination. Maintaining biodiversity is also crucial to the development and discovery of new medicines. There are many complex and interdependent relationships between species and the services they offer, and the loss or decline of one species can have profound consequences on other species and ecosystems. Biodiversity is necessary to continue these relationships and maintain what is often referred to as an ecological …show more content…
- Species of animals, birds, insects and plants existing onsite or in the surrounding area.
- Species and habitats that could potentially be reintroduced to the site.
- Any statutory sites of biological/scientific interest in the surrounding area.
- BREEAM assessment requirements and opportunities for gaining BREEAM credits
(where relevant).
1.4
Accredited
Ecologist
Relate outcome of survey to statutory designations:
- UKBAP national priority species and habitats.
- LBAP local priority species and habitats.
1.5
CPM/EPM
CPM/EPM to appoint a Biodiversity Champion from the design team to oversee the protection and enhancement of biodiversity onsite.
(Architect/Lead Designer best placed for this role at this point in the process).
Data
analysis
1.6
Accredited
Ecologist
Using the data collected, develop a list of species and habitats that will be supported by the SBAP.
1.7
Accredited
Ecologist
Identify any resources that already exist onsite which support biodiversity.
M&S Construction Project Manager
(CPM) or External Project Manager (EPM)
Accredited Ecologist
Architect
Biodiversity Champion
Main
Sustainable Construction
Biodiversity GuideContents
Foreword 03
Introduction 05
How to use this guide 07
The M&S biodiversity process 08
- M&S biodiversity process diagram
- M&S Site Biodiversity Action Plan (SBAP) requirements
Guide to biodiversity design features 16
- Building level design features
- Building curtilage level design features
Case study of M&S Ecclesall Road store, Sheffield 45
- Photos of the site
- Extracts from the ecological survey
- Landscape plans
- Proposed biodiversity design features
- Extract from the Ecclesall Road SBAP
Legislation and key policy drivers 56
- Biodiversity Action Plans
- Wildlife legislation
- Planning policy
- BREEAM Retail 2008: Land …show more content…
Biodiversity means the variety of life, in all its forms and at all levels. This ranges from genes to species to ecosystems - everything that collectively forms the biological diversity on Earth.
The term biodiversity, however, is often used to refer to the variety of plant and animal species.
Why is biodiversity important?
Biodiversity is essential in maintaining our quality of life and a healthy environment. The continuous decline of biodiversity has serious consequences and its protection and enhancement is essential if we are to achieve a sustainable future.
We depend on biodiversity for food, health, natural resources and a range of ecosystem services such as air and water purification, soil fertility and plant pollination. Maintaining biodiversity is also crucial to the development and discovery of new medicines. There are many complex and interdependent relationships between species and the services they offer, and the loss or decline of one species can have profound consequences on other species and ecosystems. Biodiversity is necessary to continue these relationships and maintain what is often referred to as an ecological …show more content…
- Species of animals, birds, insects and plants existing onsite or in the surrounding area.
- Species and habitats that could potentially be reintroduced to the site.
- Any statutory sites of biological/scientific interest in the surrounding area.
- BREEAM assessment requirements and opportunities for gaining BREEAM credits
(where relevant).
1.4
Accredited
Ecologist
Relate outcome of survey to statutory designations:
- UKBAP national priority species and habitats.
- LBAP local priority species and habitats.
1.5
CPM/EPM
CPM/EPM to appoint a Biodiversity Champion from the design team to oversee the protection and enhancement of biodiversity onsite.
(Architect/Lead Designer best placed for this role at this point in the process).
Data
analysis
1.6
Accredited
Ecologist
Using the data collected, develop a list of species and habitats that will be supported by the SBAP.
1.7
Accredited
Ecologist
Identify any resources that already exist onsite which support biodiversity.
M&S Construction Project Manager
(CPM) or External Project Manager (EPM)
Accredited Ecologist
Architect
Biodiversity Champion
Main