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Habitat Banking - what are the benefits for Arun residents?

Two sheep grazing in a green meadow of long grass. Overlaid graphics include a red “Did You Know?” speech bubble and the Arun District Council and Habitat Banking logos with the text: “The benefits of habitat banking for our community.”Habitat banks come with a long‑term commitment: each site must be protected and managed for at least 30 years. That means regular monitoring, ongoing maintenance, and expert ecological support to ensure the habitats continue to improve.

For residents, this means greater certainty that local green spaces will be cared for well into the future. Habitat banking helps safeguard the places we value, ensuring they remain healthy, accessible, and full of life for decades to come.

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