Biodiversity Paths™ by Habinova
Biodiversity Paths is a habitat-led solution for open and semi-open land around infrastructure, energy, industry, cities and commercial development — built over nearly two years of development on top of Finnish native-seed work since 2001.
Where it applies
Around most development there is land that is neither built on nor left to develop ecologically. These areas often include:
Ecosystem view
Individually, an edge or corridor is a small habitat. Planned together across a land portfolio, they become stepping stones and routes for pollinators, butterflies, birds and other small wildlife.
Biodiversity Paths complements forest, peatland and wetland restoration by focusing on open and semi-open habitats.
Two levels
Both levels share the same habitat-led method. They differ in the provenance of plant material and the depth of site-specific work.
Biodiversity Paths™
A scalable Finnish-native solution for large sites and land portfolios.
Biodiversity Paths™
A premium, site-specific solution using locally sourced or propagated native plant material with transparent provenance.
Biodiversity Paths NATIVE
NATIVE uses Finnish native wildflower seeds and plants, selected for the habitat, light, moisture and soil of each site. It is designed to be deployed consistently across many sites with a shared implementation and management model.
A typical NATIVE engagement covers site-specific planning, ground-preparation and establishment guidance, sowing or planting, and a management plan the site team can follow.
Biodiversity Paths LOCAL
LOCAL uses plant material collected or contract-propagated from the local region, with documented origin. It suits ecologically sensitive or strategically important sites where provenance, transparency and long-term stewardship matter most.
LOCAL projects include species selection based on the surrounding landscape, a sourcing plan, and long-term establishment and management.
Supporting services
Available alongside NATIVE or LOCAL. Monitoring helps evaluate establishment, habitat development and observed ecological activity. It does not turn assumptions into verified impact without appropriate evidence.
Start with 1–3 pilot habitats and develop a repeatable portfolio model.