Biodiversity Initiatives at Bourn Quarter - Savills Case Study

Bourn Quarter, a 25-acre business park, transformed a former WW2 airfield site with innovative biodiversity initiatives. These included insect hotels, bird boxes and over 2,500 native trees and shrubs. A sustainable urban drainage system supports local species and manages runoff. The site minimises light pollution to protect local wildlife like the Barbastelle bat. This green infrastructure, alongside wildflower seeding, has created a thriving natural habitat, enhancing both biodiversity and the area's aesthetic appeal​.