The ecological outcomes of biodiversity offsets under “no net loss” policies: A global review

• Published in: Conservation letters Vol. 12; no. 6
• Main Authors: zu Ermgassen, Sophus O. S. E., Baker, Julia, Griffiths, Richard A., Strange, Niels, Struebig, Matthew J., Bull, Joseph W.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Washington John Wiley & Sons, Inc 01.11.2019; Wiley
• Subjects: Bias; Biodiversity; biodiversity offsets; compliance; conservation outcomes; ecosystems; environmental impact; forest habitats; Grey literature; Infrastructure; issues and policy; mitigation hierarchy; multipliers; Net losses; no net loss; policy effectiveness; Wetlands; United States > US

No net loss (NNL) biodiversity policies mandating the application of a mitigation hierarchy (avoid, minimize, remediate, offset) to the ecological impacts of built infrastructure are proliferating globally. However, little is known about their effectiveness at achieving NNL outcomes. We reviewed the...