Finding an environmental offset site

Direct benefit management plans

What is a Direct Benefit Management Plan (DBMP)?

A DBMP is a pre-approved plan that outlines activities to be undertaken as part of an environmental offset to improve or maintain the viability of one or more matters of State environmental significance (MSES).

Proponent-driven offsets may be delivered through undertaking all or some actions identified in a DBMP.

Summary of key aspects of a DBMP

  • Can include research or education activities.
  • Adaptable to meet offset requirements for multiple projects.
  • Extend existing conservation programs.
  • Costs related to development of plan.

Information for proponents

Information for groups wanting to develop a DBMP

Further information

In this guide

  1. Advanced offsets
  2. List of potential offset sites
  3. Direct benefit management plans
  4. Strategic offset investment corridors

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