Posted:05-August-2026
Green Franchise Capitalises on Biodiversity Boom as Franchisees Secure £30,000 in New Contracts
Naturespace franchisees demonstrate how Britain's growing focus on Biodiversity Net Gain is creating lucrative opportunities for environmentally-minded entrepreneurs.
A Naturespace franchise has secured three new contracts worth £30,000 a year, highlighting the growing commercial opportunities emerging from the UK's commitment to Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG).
Cambridge franchise owners Steve Mann and Richard Ambler have won new agreements with two parish councils and a local football club, providing a significant boost to their business while helping create and maintain habitats that support local wildlife.
Their success comes as demand for specialist biodiversity management continues to increase, with Biodiversity Net Gain becoming an integral part of land management and development across England. The evolving policy landscape is driving greater investment in habitat management and ecological maintenance, creating sustained opportunities for specialist operators.
For Naturespace, the latest contract wins demonstrate the strength of its franchise model, which equips local business owners with the knowledge, systems and support needed to deliver specialist green space management that balances environmental outcomes with commercial performance.
Unlike traditional grounds maintenance businesses, Naturespace franchisees focus on sustainable habitat management, supporting biodiversity through services including wildflower meadow management, sustainable drainage maintenance, ecological planting and wildlife habitat creation.
Steve Mann, Naturespace Cambridge franchisee, said:
"These new contracts are a fantastic endorsement of the work we're doing locally. More organisations are recognising the importance of managing their green spaces in ways that benefit both people and nature, and we're proud to be helping them achieve those goals while continuing to grow our own business."
Naturespace has developed a franchise model designed around local ownership, enabling franchisees to build businesses within defined territories while benefiting from national support, established contracts and growing demand for Biodiversity Net Gain services.
The business already manages hundreds of live sites across the UK and continues to expand as developers, local authorities and commercial organisations seek partners with specialist expertise in biodiversity-focused grounds maintenance.
Owen Barton, Franchisor of Naturespace said:
"This is exactly what our franchise model is about. We help ambitious people build businesses that make a genuine environmental impact while taking advantage of one of the fastest-growing sectors in grounds maintenance. Steve and Richard's success shows what's possible when local expertise is combined with a proven business model."
With increasing emphasis on environmental responsibility, ESG commitments and Biodiversity Net Gain, Naturespace believes demand for specialist ecological maintenance will continue to grow, providing franchisees with long-term, recurring income opportunities while contributing to nature recovery across the UK.
For entrepreneurs looking to invest in a business with purpose, Naturespace says the combination of environmental legislation, rising customer demand and recurring maintenance contracts makes the sector one of the most exciting franchise opportunities currently available.
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