BBOP Publications Library

Federal Guidance on the Use of In-Lieu-Fee Arrangements for Compensatory Mitigation Under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act

The Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) are issuing final policy guidance regarding the use of in-lieu-fee arrangements for the purpose of providing compensation for adverse impacts to wetlands and other aquatic resources. Compensatory mitigation projects are designed to replace aquatic […]

ChevronTexaco in the Southern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea: Environmental Conservation and Sustainable Development in Papua New Guinea’s Rain Forests

Protecting people and the environment is at the cornerstone of ChevronTexaco’s corporate policy. Chevron Niugini has made this commitment integral to the design and operation of the company’s Kutubu Petroleum Development Project in Papua New Guinea. This case study describes Chevron Niugini’s efforts to conserve the environment, preserve cultural diversity and promote sustainable community development, […]

Bainbridge Biodiversity Offset Case Study – 2009

Case study of the BBOP pilot biodiversity offset work on Bainbridge Island, Washington, US. Published in 2009.

Ecology and Environmental Impact Assessment

Integrating invasive mammal eradications and biodiversity offsets for fisheries bycatch: conservation opportunities and challenges for seabirds and sea turtles

The removal of invasive mammals from islands is one of society’s most powerful tools for preventing extinctions and restoring ecosystems. Given the demonstrable high conservation impact and return on investment of eradications, new networks are needed to fully leverage invasive mammal eradications programs for biodiversity conservation at-large. There have been over 800 invasive mammal eradications […]

National Objectives and Targets for Biodiversity Conservation, 2001-2005

Biodiversity describes the organisms in the natural environment, which provide the ecosystem services that form our natural capital: fresh water, clean air, soil fertility and biological pest control. Biodiversity is fundamental to the future sustainability of the world’s natural resources. A recent report by the World Resources Institute values the ‘free’ ecosystem services at over […]

Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the Conservation of Natural Habitats of Wild Fauna and Flora: Annex V

The species listed in this Annex are indicated: by the name of the species or subspecies, or by the body of species belonging to a higher taxon or to a designated part of that taxon.

Model “Operational Guidelines for Creating or Restoring Wetlands that are Ecologically Self-Sustaining” for Aquatic Resources Impacts Under the Corps Regulatory Program Pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act

In its comprehensive report entitled “Compensating for Wetland Losses Under the Clean Water Act,” the National Research Council (NRC) provided ten guidelines to aid in planning and implementing successful mitigation projects (“Operational Guidelines for Creating or Restoring Wetlands that are Ecologically Self-Sustaining”; NRC, 2001). Please note that these guidelines also pertain to restoration and enhancement […]

Darwin Initiative Logical Framework

The Logical Framework is a management tool that aims to promote good project design and execution by clearly stating the key components, how the project is expected to work, and how success will be measured. It ensures that the whole project process is considered before the work begins thereby avoiding problems that may be costly […]

A Case for Biodiversity Offsets in India

from Biodiversity Risk to Competitive Advantage

As the Indian economy is moving up the growth curve, the country’s biodiversity is taking a beating. Even though legislation is in place to regulate and compensate for diversion of forests for non-forest uses, diversion and the resultant biodiversity loss continue unabated. The regulatory compensation regime has fallen woefully short of truly offsetting the biodiversity […]