# Ecology
Better practice for Ecology in subdivision design involves retaining, protecting, and enhancing biodiversity by responding to the site's ecological context and integrating strategies that support habitat conservation and regeneration.
In the Ecology category, BESS has a focus on actions that
- retain existing trees
- set aside area for biodiversity conservation or rehabilitation
- set and deliver targets for tree canopy
- consider biodiversity and climate resilient in the planting palette
- provide extended maintenance periods to establish plantings
- provide a considered response via the preparation of a Biodiversity Management Plan