BBOP Publications Library

Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988: Version No 030

The purpose of this Act is to establish a legal and administrative structure to enable and promote the conservation of Victoria’s native flora and fauna and to provide for a choice of procedures which can be used for the conservation, management or control of flora and fauna and the management of potentially threatening processes.

Council Directive of 2 April 1979 on the Conservation of Wild Birds

This Directive relates to the conservation of all species of naturally occurring birds in the wild state in the European territory of the Member States to which the Treaty applies. It covers the protection, management and control of these species and lays down rules for their exploitation. Annex 1Annex 2Annex 3

NATURA 2000: Opportunities and Obstacles

By adopting the Habitats Directive in 1992, the governments of the European Community committed themselves to the creation of the Natura 2000 ecological network, with the aim of conserving an extensive range of European habitat types and wildlife species. In doing so, they set in motion potentially the most significant initiative for nature conservation in […]

Climate, Community and Biodiversity Project Design Standards

How Can a Native Vegetation Offset Policy Contribute to a ‘No Net Loss’ of Native Vegetation Quality and Quantity?

Native vegetation offsets for vegetation loss is a relatively new policy area, although wider environmental offsets, including wetland banking, greenhouse gas and others have been used for the last thirty to forty years. This study sought to investigate how native vegetation offsets can contribute to the goal of ‘no net loss’ of native vegetation quality […]

Standard sur les offsets de biodiversité

French translation of BBOP Standard on Biodiversity Offsets

Standard sur les offset de biodiversité

(French Translation of BBOP Standard)

Mapping the Economic Costs and Benefits of Conservation

Resources for biodiversity conservation are severely limited, requiring strategic investment. Understanding both the economic benefits and costs of conserving ecosystems will help to allocate scarce dollars most efficiently. However, although cost-benefit analyses are common in many areas of policy, they are not typically used in conservation planning. We conducted a spatial evaluation of the costs […]

Productivity Commission Inquiry into Native Vegetation and Biodiversity Regulations

This submission details Victoria’s approach to native vegetation and biodiversity protection and management on private land. Its basic assumption is that the best biodiversity outcomes will be achieved by using a range and mix of policy tools and mechanisms in a co-ordinated way. Legislation underpins the system by establishing minimum requirements, while other tools can […]

Guidance for the Establishment, Use, and Operation of Conservation Banks

This memorandum is intended to be applied to conservation bank proposals submitted for approval on or after the date of this guidance and to those in early stages of planning or development. It is not intended for the guidance to be retroactive for banks that have already received agency approval. While it is recognized that […]