Why Green Roofs Are Key to Biodiversity Success with Mike Barker, Operational Director of Ecology at RPS Group

In this episode of The Building Sustainably Podcast, Mike Barker, Operational Director of Ecology at RPS Group, joins James Bowman to explore the role of green roofs in achieving Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) targets in urban areas. They discuss how the 10% biodiversity uplift rule is shaping development across England, what is involved in planning and maintaining effective green roof developments, why every developer should start early when integrating biodiversity and ecological considerations into their design, and the future of Biodiversity Net Gain.

In this episode of The Building Sustainably Podcast, Mike Barker, Operational Director of Ecology at RPS Group, joins James Bowman to explore the role of green roofs in achieving Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) targets in urban areas. They discuss how the 10% biodiversity uplift rule is shaping development across England, what is involved in planning and maintaining effective green roof developments, why every developer should start early on when integrating biodiversity and ecological considerations into their design, and the future of Biodiversity Net Gain.

Mike offers expert ecological advice based on vast experience in environmental and sustainability projects. He has a strong background in line management, business development, and financial management. Additionally, Mike has held Director-level roles with the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management, serving on the Board for over a decade and acting as Company Secretary from 2007 to 2012.