As part of our strategy for reducing our environmental impact, we have made a commitment to make the most of opportunities to support urban wildlife throughout every new development.
We incorporate wildlife-supporting measures into every new home we build and look to establish a baseline of urban wildlife measures on our homes, regardless of our planning obligations.
As a proud member of The Future Homes Hub (FHH), Cala has also pledged to support the Homes for Nature Commitment.
Bird nesting feature - A minimum of one universal bird nesting feature per house and apartment building in line with British Standard (BS 42021). Given their use by other species as well as swifts, this will be an integrated swift brick, considered a universal bird nesting feature.
Hedgehog-friendly fencing - Where the rear garden of a property adjoins other gardens or green space, hedgehog-friendly fencing will be used.
Pollinator friendly plants - Planting to support pollinating insects to a standard that aligns with recognised guidance for pollinators.
We want our sites to be thoughtfully considered throughout their lifecycle. Ecologists are involved throughout the land & planning stage, to advise on the biodiversity approach including wildlife enhancement features, connectivity and habitat improvements. This ensures any wildlife-friendly measures are delivered in the most appropriate way for each individual development and its local wildlife.
If it is not possible or advisable to include every measure on a new development, our teams will implement an alternative plan of an equivalent value, as advised by a local ecologist.
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Alongside the wildlife-friendly measures, the delivery of high-quality green space is a priority for Cala, supporting wildlife while also having a positive impact on our customers and local communities.
We have an abundance of experience in delivering green spaces, wildflower meadows, and in handling areas designated as Suitable Alternative Natural Green Space (SANG). SANGs are vital as a means of offering the public alternative outdoor space away from Special Protection Areas (land designated to protect rare, vulnerable, and migratory birds).
