BBOP Publications Library

Strengthening Implementation of the Mitigation Hierarchy

Appendix (i) Case Study Reviews

Biodiversity Offset Case Study:Compañía Minera Antamina’s Polylepis Initiative

The objective of this case study is to demonstrate an evaluation method for voluntary biodiversity offsets. We focus on the Antamina mine, operated by Compañía Minera Antamina S.A. (ANTAMINA). The Antamina mine is among the world’s largest copper and zinc mines, and is located in the Andean mountains in Ancash, Peru. In 2004 the company […]

Victoria ‘s Native Vegetation Management: A Framework for Action

An estimated 66% of Victoria’s native vegetation has been cleared as a result growth and economic development of State. Of the remaining 34% it is estimated that 7.4 million hectares are located public land and approximately 1.1 million hectares are found on private land.

Landowners Bank on Conservation: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Guidance on Conservation Banking

For many years, fossil enthusiasts have searched for Miocene fossils on a secluded beach south of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland. About a decade ago, without warning or explanation, a formidable chain link fence appeared on the beach, anchored at one end to the nearly vertical cliffs behind the beach, and extending at the other end about […]

ChevronTexaco in San Joaquin Valley , California : Participating in a Major Habitat Conservation Plan to Protect the Natural Habitat and Endangered Species

In the valley floor of Kern County, California, a major habitat conservation plan has been under way for 10 years to safeguard the remaining areas of natural habitat and a number of endangered plant and animal species. ChevronTexaco represents the Western States Petroleum Association on the steering committee for the conservation plan, but is now […]

Ambatovy Case Study – 2009

A case study of the Ambatovy project biodiversity offset in Madagascar. Published in May 2009.

Ecological Assessment of Proposed Road Developments

A Review of Environmental Statements

The European and UK legislation on environmental assessment (EA) J as well as requiring assessment of significant ecological effects, also requires development proponents to recommend mitigation measures for adverse impacts. Drawing on a review of proposed ecological mitigation measures in 194 environmental statements (ES) for UK development proposals, this paper highlights problems with the current […]

A global snapshot of marine biodiversity offsetting policy

Biodiversity offsetting is used in diverse policy contexts to reduce, halt or reverse losses of biodiversity arising from development or other uses of the natural environment. Despite increasing interest in the concept of biodiversity offsetting, relatively little attention has been devoted to investigating its use in marine environments. This paper presents a systematic review of […]

Draft Native Vegetation Regulation 2004: Regulatory Impact Statement

The proposed Regulation is titled the Native Vegetation Regulation 2004 (NVR 2004) under the Native Vegetation Act 2003 (NV Act). The Minister for Natural Resources is the proponent and the Minister responsible for making the Regulation.

Structuring Environmental Offsets for a Sustainable Advantage

Formal offsets policy in many jurisdictions now provides that the environment will gain (or suffer no net loss) from a proposal even if the proposal will result in “acceptable” adverse environment impacts. In order for a proposal that will have impacts (even after all usual mitigatory measures are taken) to be favourably assessed, it must […]