Our Story

Reverte began with a problem…

We realised that farmers were delivering real, nature-positive outcomes but receiving little recognition or funding for the value they created.

With government subsidies phasing out, private markets held huge potential, but there was no straightforward way for land managers to get paid for the work they were already doing.

We set up the business to change that, by building nature markets that could channel meaningful investment into the landscape, enhancing biodiversity, resilience, and environmental benefit.

Along came biodiversity net gain…

With the introduction of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), the opportunity, and the challenge, grew rapidly. Developers suddenly needed credible, high-quality units, while landowners needed clear pathways to monetise the habitats they could create. This became the core of our work.

Today, Reverte focuses on making BNG as simple and straightforward as possible. We provide a full end-to-end solutuion to BNG, from surveys, to strategy and unit supply. We help developers enter the market with confidence, clarity, and speed.

Our belief is simple: by simplifying the process for developers, we unlock funding for nature. When nature is properly valued, everyone benefits -from landowners and local communities to developers and the ecosystems they impact.

Meet the team

Jack sherborn hoare

Director

ReVerte was founded by Jack Sherborn Hoare, an experienced land manager with a strong background in real estate. Jack has worked extensively across the agricultural sector, leading operational teams - overseeing both day-to-day management and long-term strategic development.

During his time managing estates he led on transitions to regenerative agriculture as well as implementing and managing several habitat restoration projects His extensive experience in agriculture, alongside his work building partnerships with farmers, developers, and landowners, forms the foundation of ReVerte’s approach: helping clients unlock value through natural capital while delivering positive environmental outcomes.

Jack is driven by a passion for unlocking the potential of private nature market’s and empowering farmers to safeguard their land and strengthen its asset value.

Alongside ReVerte, Jack is also the founder of Forage Direct, a specialist forage supply business serving a range of specialist equestrian clients. This venture has given him further insight into premium land-use markets and strengthened his network across the agricultural sector.

lauren hopkins

Head of Biodiversity Marketing and Partnerships

Lauren brings a unique blend of marketing expertise and environmental insight to her role at ReVerte. With a background in fast-paced start-ups, she has developed a broad range of skills in digital and traditional marketing and relationship building.

After completing her Master’s degree in Biodiversity Conservation, Lauren joined ReVerte to combine her marketing experience with her passion for protecting nature and fascination for natural capital markets. Her focus is on building meaningful partnerships and communicating the value of sustainable development that gives back to nature.

Lauren’s Master’s research explored the benefits of regenerative agriculture reflecting her deep interest in how changing human practices can help restore ecosystems and secure a more sustainable future.

Case Studies

“ We asked Reverte to review a Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) metric on one of our sites. Their team took a fresh look and quickly identified where some figures had been incorrectly inputted, bringing the results back in line with the true ecological value of the site. Their input saved us a considerable sum while keeping the project fully compliant and environmentally sound. ”

Client: Fenway Homes
Service: Independent Review & Off-Site Unit Brokerage

Overview

Fenway Homes engaged ReVerte Consultants to provide an independent second-opinion review of a Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessment for a proposed development. The initial metric suggested an unexpectedly high requirement for off-site units disproportionate to the site’s ecological baseline and potentially damaging to project viability.

Our Approach

ReVerte followed a clear, evidence-led process to ensure both ecological integrity and regulatory compliance:

Conducted an additional onsite survey, confirming that the habitat types and their condition had been correctly identified.
Undertook a detailed examination of the BNG metric, which revealed calculation errors relating to tree sizes that had significantly inflated the off-site unit requirement.
Ensured full adherence to BNG rules and Natural England guidance, correcting the metric so that it accurately reflected the site’s true ecological value.
Brokered the necessary off-site units, once the accurate requirement was established, securing a compliant and appropriate solution.

Outcomes

The corrected metric provided a fair and defensible representation of the site’s ecological baseline. This:

Upheld ecological integrity, ensuring the development still delivered a meaningful nature-positive outcome
Maintained full compliance with BNG policy, trading rules, and the mitigation hierarchy
Prevented Fenway Homes from over-purchasing unnecessary off-site units

Enabled the project to proceed confidently with a clear audit trail

By pairing ecological accuracy with professional brokerage, ReVerte protected the client from avoidable costs without compromising nature, compliance, or the principles behind BNG.

- Fenway Group

BNG Consultancy

Client: Gade Property Group
Service: BNG Unit Brokerage & Advisory

Overview

Gade Property Group instructed Reverte to support the sourcing of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units for a development requiring off-site compensation. With BNG being a new and rapidly evolving area, the client wanted to ensure complete confidence that their approach, unit selection, and market engagement were fully aligned with legislation. To secure this assurance, they chose to work with a specialist provider with established experience in the BNG marketplace.

Our Approach

Reverte acted as an independent broker, undertaking a comprehensive search across the BNG market to identify the most suitable and cost-effective solutions. Our process included: considerations

We checked their BNG metric for common errors, validated calculations, and ensured that all inputs were ecologically robust.
We collated quotes from all relevant habitat banks in the local area, which ensured strong alignment with spatial risk and LPA expectations.
We assessed previous quotes and other competitive habitat banks further afield, which gave the client a complete picture of availability and pricing.
We checked all quotes suitability against BNG trading rules, ensuring all unit options met the required habitat type, distinctiveness, strategic significance, and spatial criteria.
We ensured our client receieved the most competitive rates.
We produced a structured comparison report, presenting:
- Market-wide quote comparisons
- Spatial risk and distance assessments
- Pros and cons of each option
- Pricing structures and contractual considerations

Outcomes

We were able to demonstrate to the Local Planning Authority that:

BNG had been taken seriously and approached responsibly.
The mitigation hierarchy had been followed appropriately.
All options adhered to the relevant BNG trading rules.
All habitat banks considered were formally registered on the Habitat Bank Register.
A fully compliant BNG procurement process was in place, satisfying all requirements for off-site BNG delivery
The LPA accepted the proposed BNG strategy without challenge. This provided Gade Property Group with planning confidence and a clear audit trail evidencing that all BNG considerations were addressed thoroughly and in accordance with legislation.

“ We worked with Lauren and the team at Reverte on a recent scheme requiring BNG units. They quickly understood our project requirements and provided clear guidance throughout the process. Their market insight and practical approach gave us confidence we were securing the right solution at the right value. It was a straightforward, professional experience from start to finish. ”

- Gade Group

BNG Brokerage

Client: Natural Asset Partners (NAP)
Service: Habitat Bank Advisory & Viability Support

Overview

Natural Asset Partners (NAP) engaged ReVerte during the early stages of developing their habitat bank portfolio. With long-term management commitments and financial certainty being critical to habitat bank viability, NAP required specialist input on practical land management, ongoing costs, and the feasibility of different habitat creation opportunities.

Our Approach

Drawing on extensive land management experience and a strong network within the ecological and agricultural sectors, ReVerte worked closely with Natural Asset Partners to provide clear, actionable support:

Delivered practical land management advice tailored to BNG habitat creation and enhancement requirements.
Produced detailed cost analyses, covering establishment, ongoing management, and long-term maintenance obligations.
Developed realistic management protocols, aligned with UKHab guidance, BNG trading rules, and industry best practice.
Supported early-stage viability modelling, enabling NAP to assess commercial feasibility before committing to habitat bank development.

Outcomes

A robust understanding of the practical requirements to achieve target habitat types and conditions.
Clear costings and management expectations for long-term planning
Confidence in the financial viability of their proposed habitat bank sites
A strong foundation for project delivery and stakeholder assurance

Land management advisory

“ Jack’s ability to communicate effectively with landowners and understand the practical realities of land management was a real asset helping to align ecological aims with what’s achievable and sustainable on the ground. ”

- Chris Cooper- Founder, Natural Asset Partners

Client: Gade Property Group
Service: BNG Unit Brokerage & Advisory

Overview

Gade Property Group instructed Reverte to support the sourcing of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units for a development requiring off-site compensation. With BNG being a new and rapidly evolving area, the client wanted to ensure complete confidence that their approach, unit selection, and market engagement were fully aligned with legislation. To secure this assurance, they chose to work with a specialist provider with established experience in the BNG marketplace.

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“ We worked with Lauren and the team at Reverte on a recent scheme requiring BNG units. They quickly understood our project requirements and provided clear guidance throughout the process. Their market insight and practical approach gave us confidence we were securing the right solution at the right value. It was a straightforward, professional experience from start to finish. ”

- Gade Group

BNG Brokerage

bNG Brokerage

At ReVerte, we supported Gade Homes, a South Oxfordshire property developer in securing off-site biodiversity net gain units for their new project. Lauren led the work to identify suitable units within the same Local Planning Authority, ensuring compliance with the mitigation hierarchy and avoiding additional spatial risk multiplier costs.

“We worked with Lauren and the team at Reverte on a recent scheme requiring BNG units. They quickly understood our project requirements and provided clear guidance throughout the process. Their market insight and practical approach gave us confidence we were securing the right solution at the right value. It was a straightforward, professional experience from start to finish.”

— Gade Homes

bNG Brokerage

Client: Gade Property Group
Service: BNG Unit Brokerage & Advisory

Gade Property Group instructed Reverte to support the sourcing of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units for a development requiring off-site compensation. With BNG being a new and rapidly evolving area, the client wanted to ensure complete confidence that their approach, unit selection, and market engagement were fully aligned with legislation. To secure this assurance, they chose to work with a specialist provider with established experience in the BNG marketplace.

We take a staged approach to give our customers the most transparent, efficiant brokerage service:

We checked their BNG metric for common errors, validated calculations, and ensured that all inputs were ecologically robust.
We collated quotes from all relevant habitat banks in the local area, which ensured strong alignment with spatial risk and LPA expectations.
We assessed previous quotes and other competitive habitat banks further afield, which gave the client a complete picture of availability and pricing.
We checked all quotes suitability against BNG trading rules, ensuring all unit options met the required habitat type, distinctiveness, strategic significance, and spatial criteria.
We ensured our client receieved the most competitive rates.
We produced a structured comparison report, presenting:
- Market-wide quote comparisons
- Spatial risk and distance assessments
- Pros and cons of each option
- Pricing structures and contractual considerations

Outcomes

We were able to demonstrate to the Local Planning Authority that:

BNG had been taken seriously and approached responsibly.
The mitigation hierarchy had been followed appropriately.
All options adhered to the relevant BNG trading rules.
All habitat banks considered were formally registered on the Habitat Bank Register.
A fully compliant BNG procurement process was in place, satisfying all requirements for off-site BNG delivery
The LPA accepted the proposed BNG strategy without challenge. This provided Gade Property Group with planning confidence and a clear audit trail evidencing that all BNG considerations were addressed thoroughly and in accordance with legislation.

“We worked with Lauren and the team at Reverte on a recent scheme requiring BNG units. They quickly understood our project requirements and provided clear guidance throughout the process. Their market insight and practical approach gave us confidence we were securing the right solution at the right value. It was a straightforward, professional experience from start to finish.”

— William Dalton - Managing Director, Gade Property Group

bNG Brokerage

Client: Gade Property Group
Service: BNG Unit Brokerage & Advisory

Gade Property Group instructed Reverte to support the sourcing of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units for a development requiring off-site compensation. With BNG being a new and rapidly evolving area, the client wanted to ensure complete confidence that their approach, unit selection, and market engagement were fully aligned with legislation. To secure this assurance, they chose to work with a specialist provider with established experience in the BNG marketplace.

We take a staged approach to give our customers the most transparent, efficiant brokerage service:

Outcomes

“We worked with Lauren and the team at Reverte on a recent scheme requiring BNG units. They quickly understood our project requirements and provided clear guidance throughout the process. Their market insight and practical approach gave us confidence we were securing the right solution at the right value. It was a straightforward, professional experience from start to finish.”

— Gade Property Group

Reverte supported Natural Asset Partners in the early stages of their habitat bank development, providing practical and financial advice on land management for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). With a strong background in land management and an established network, they were able to provide detailed cost analyses and realistic management protocols for the purpose of early viability appraisals.

habitat bank set up

“ Jack’s ability to communicate effectively with landowners and understand the practical realities of land management was a real asset helping to align ecological aims with what’s achievable and sustainable on the ground. ”