The Belmont Estate is a regenerative business on a mission to inspire behavioural change to address the climate and biodiversity crises. The estate puts environmental restoration, climate action, sustainable food production and reconnection of people to nature at the heart of their business.

Fred Quartermain, a Partner in Thrings Solicitors’ Planning and Environment team, advises landowners, housebuilders, developers and promoters on how to navigate and comply with biodiversity net gain regulatory requirements, to enable successful schemes of all sizes, including residential mixed use and commercial developments.

Start the day with a breakfast sandwich, tea and coffee before an 8.30am short panel Q&A discussion led by WiP South West Branch Committee Member Rebecca Stanton, on the Environmental Restoration projects at Belmont Estate led by Eric Heath, Director of Natural Capital and Ecology at Belmont Estate, and also on biodiversity enhancement and net gain for developers and from Fred Quartermain. Partner at Thrings Solicitors.

This will be followed by a short walk and talk led by the Belmont Estate Nature Connection Lead, Martin Williams, where you will explore the peaceful grounds of Watercress Farm. There will then be an opportunity for networking and more coffee back at the Watercress Farm barns.

Members and non-members of all genders are welcome to attend.

This event is kindly sponsored by Thrings Solicitors

Registration Deadline: 22 November 2025

This event is CPD Accredited (1.5 hours)

Event Contact: Events Team