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Citation Label: GEN165
Publication Name: Biodiversity Offset Strategies for Oil and Gas Exploration and Production
Publication Type: Report
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Author Name: Aronson, John
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Publication Year: 2010
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https://www.onepetro.org/conference-paper/SPE-126492-MS

Local Source File: GEN165-EDFbiodiversityoffsetstrategies.pdf
Annotation: This paper explores the latest in biodiversity offset strategies, means to address residual environmental impacts, beyond normal reclamation and mitigation. Oil and gas companies face increasing pressure to reduce biodiversity impacts and can now use biodiversity offsets to improve conditions in their areas of operation. A special focus discussion on Caspian Sturgeon biodiversity offset potential is included.
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Recommended- "Offset strategies, means to address residual environmental impacts, beyond normal reclamation and mitigation."
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