biodiversity offsets
Biodiversity offsets are conservation measures designed to compensate for the loss of natural habitats and species due to development or construction projects. When a project harms the environment, developers must take steps to ensure that the negative impact is outweighed by positive conservation efforts elsewhere. This could involve restoring damaged ecosystems or protecting existing wildlife habitats. The goal is to achieve no net loss of biodiversity, meaning that the overall health of the environment remains stable, despite the unavoidable impacts of human activities.
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Biodiversity offsets are conservation actions intended to balance environmental impacts caused by development projects, such as construction or mining. When a project negatively affects nature, developers can compensate by restoring, protecting, or enhancing ecosystems elsewhere. The goal is to ensure that the overall biodiversity remains at least the same or improves, despite the development. This approach aims to minimize the loss of important habitats, species, and ecological functions, allowing for economic progress while still caring for our natural environment.