Chris is a Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute with over 15 years' experience as a landscape architect, working on public realm developments, heritage sites, and private garden design across the UK. Now a Technical Author at Hubexo, he manages landscape content in NBS Chorus, aligning it with UK and Irish standards under Uniclass and CAWS. His career includes award-winning garden design, earning RHS Chelsea Flower Show medals, and major urban projects such as Bigg Market and Pilgrim Quarter. Outside work, Chris enjoys live music, coffee shops, and exploring the outdoors with his partner and their whippet, He-Man.
Biodiversity net gain (BNG) is now a requirement in planning, making biodiversity a core design priority. This article explores how effective specification enables landscape architects and other professionals to meet BNG targets, integrate ecological goals into project delivery, and ensure long-term environmental and placemaking success.