The department has produced a number of videos about key areas and activities of the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme.
The information contained in these videos may not reflect changes that came into effect on 7 March 2025 through amendments to the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016. In particular from 7 March proponents can no longer be granted approval to use the variation rules. For more information please visit the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme reforms webpage.
The Biodiversity Offsets Scheme and when it applies
Meeting biodiversity offset obligations
Identifying threatened entities at risk of serious and irreversible impacts
Using the Biodiversity Values Map and Threshold (BMAT) Tool
Biodiversity assessment for Part 5 activities
Serious and Irreversible Impacts on biodiversity
Biodiversity Assessment Method (BAM) and local development
Subdivision applications and subsequent development of land
Biodiversity Offsets Scheme threshold
Native vegetation clearing
Test of significance
Biodiversity certification
