FRIDAS Data Standard
Welcome to the FRIDAS resources page!
In February 2024, the Environment Act introduced Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) legislation in England, mandating developments to leave natural habitats in a measurably improved state. As a requirement under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, BNG seeks to achieve a minimum of 10% biodiversity gain post-development.While this initiative marks a significant step for sustainable development, its effective implementation faces critical challenges, particularly in data governance and geospatial data management. These challenges often arise due to resource constraints, inconsistencies in GIS submissions, and a lack of standardisation.
This is where FRIDAS, a standardised checklist for data management, can play a transformative role. On this page you can find:
Whitepaper: Addressing GIS Data Standards in Biodiversity Net Gain Data Management
Story Map: The FRIDAS Checklist