Vegetation change and anthropogenic development are altering ecosystems and
decreasing biodiversity. Successful management of ecosystems threatened by multiple …

Biodiversity offsets seek to compensate for residual environmental impacts of planned
developments after appropriate steps have been taken to avoid, minimize or restore impacts …

The science and practice of ecological restoration are increasingly being called upon to
compensate for the loss of biodiversity values caused by development projects. Biodiversity …

Biodiversity offsets are an increasingly popular yet controversial tool in conservation. Their
popularity lies in their potential to meet the objectives of biodiversity conservation and of …

Businesses, governments, and financial institutions are increasingly adopting a policy of no
net loss of biodiversity for development activities. The goal of no net loss is intended to help …

Society's growing demand for clean and abundant energy has repercussions for biodiversity
and human well-being. Directives for renewable energy, energy security, and technological …

Compensatory mitigation, or biodiversity offsets, provide a mechanism for maintaining or
enhancing environmental values in situations where development is being planned, despite …

An up-to-date and comprehensive guide to the ecology of Wyoming and adjacent Rocky
Mountain states Many changes--some discouraging, others hopeful--have occurred in the …

Highlights•Biodiversity offsets are a compensation tool that uses a common metric.•We
reviewed the scientific literature on biodiversity offsetting.•Most common challenges are …

Emerging development policies and lending standards call for consideration of ecosystem
services when mitigating impacts from development, yet little guidance exists to inform this …