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Many homebuilders have signed up to the Homes for Nature scheme, led by the Future Homes Hub. As part of this commitment, developers must install a bird-nesting brick or box with every new home. Participants in the scheme include some of our biggest volume homebuilders, such as Barratt Redrow, Taylor Wimpey and Persimmon Homes, and make up a significant proportion of the overall market. Extensive guidance is available to assist developers in selecting and installing these features, including the British industry standard, the Future Homes Hub’s Homes for Nature guidance, and the RSPB’s guide to nestboxes. Additionally, the National Design Guide and National Model Design Code illustrate how well-designed places can support rich and varied biodiversity. Therefore, the use of building regulations to mandate swift bricks is unnecessary.