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Your property may be suitable as a biodiversity offset site

When development impacts native vegetation in Australia, the developer may be required to offset that impact on suitable land elsewhere. If your property contains native habitat, you could provide that offset — and receive payment for doing so.

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What an offset arrangement could involve
Total property size 2,400 hectares
Offset area identified 600 hectares
Remaining productive use 1,800 hectares
Payment to landholder Negotiated per deal
Ongoing management funding Subject to negotiation
Every property and transaction is different. This example is for illustration only — terms are negotiated on a case-by-case basis.

What is a biodiversity offset?

A biodiversity offset is a conservation action taken to compensate for the residual environmental impact of a development project. In Australia, federal and state legislation may require developers to protect and manage equivalent habitat elsewhere when their projects impact native vegetation, threatened species, or ecological communities.

As a landholder, this creates a potential opportunity. If your property contains native vegetation that matches the habitat type a developer has impacted, you may be able to provide that offset — entering into a legally binding agreement to protect and manage the habitat on your land in exchange for payment.

How does it work for landholders?

The offset typically applies to a defined portion of your property — not the whole property. The remainder continues under your normal land use, whether that’s grazing, cropping, or other productive activities.

The specific terms of each arrangement, including payment and whether ongoing management funding is included, are negotiated individually. No two transactions are the same.

Multiple schemes operate across Australia. The federal EPBC Act, Queensland’s Environmental Offsets Act, and NSW’s Biodiversity Offsets Scheme each have their own requirements and methodologies. The incoming federal Environment Protection Reform Act 2025 will introduce further obligations. earthtrade advises across all major jurisdictions.

How it works

From registration to opportunity — a clear process

We handle the complexity. You maintain control of your property and your decision at every stage.

01
Register your interest
Complete the short form below with your property details. We’ll add your property to our national landholder register for consideration against current and future offset demand.
02
We prioritise against demand
When we’re engaged by a developer to source offsets, we map registered properties against the specific habitat type, location, and scale required. If your property is a potential match, we’ll be in touch.
03
We present the opportunity
If your property aligns with a live requirement, we’ll contact you with the details — what’s needed, indicative terms, and what the process would involve. You decide whether to proceed.
04
We manage the transaction
Once you agree to proceed, we coordinate the regulatory approvals, negotiate the terms, and manage the transaction through to settlement. You receive payment once the arrangement is finalised.
Why landholders work with us

Commercial expertise, not just ecological advice

earthtrade is a transaction-focused advisory firm, not an ecology consultancy. We structure and negotiate deals that protect your interests.

No cost to register
Registering your interest is free and places your property in our national database. There are no fees unless a transaction proceeds.
Fully confidential
Your details are never shared with developers, agents, or third parties without your explicit consent. We work for you.
You control the decision
Registering doesn’t commit you to anything. When an opportunity arises, you decide whether the terms and arrangement work for your situation.
End-to-end management
From regulatory applications to contract negotiation to settlement, we manage the entire transaction process so you don’t have to navigate unfamiliar territory alone.
National market knowledge
With $140M+ in offset transactions facilitated across federal, Queensland, and NSW schemes, we understand what buyers pay, what regulators require, and how to structure workable deals.
Productive use continues
Offsets typically apply to a defined portion of your property. The rest remains under your normal land use — grazing, cropping, or whatever you currently do.
Common questions

What landholders want to know

When a developer’s project impacts native vegetation or habitat, Australian federal or state law may require them to offset that impact by protecting and managing similar habitat elsewhere. As a landholder with suitable vegetation on your property, you can provide that offset — entering into a binding agreement to protect the habitat, typically in exchange for payment from the developer.
No. Offset arrangements typically apply to a defined portion of your property. The remainder stays under your full control and current land use. Even the offset area remains your land — it simply has management and protection obligations attached to it.
The value of an offset varies considerably depending on the vegetation type, ecological condition, location, size, and market demand. There is no fixed rate per hectare — each transaction is negotiated individually. We’d encourage any landholder to seek independent commercial advice before entering into an offset agreement.
No. The expression of interest simply allows us to record your property details in our register. When a live offset requirement matches your property’s characteristics, we’ll contact you with the opportunity. You’ll make the decision on your own terms — there’s no obligation at any stage.
Properties with remnant or regrowth native vegetation in reasonable ecological condition are generally the best candidates. Grazing properties with areas of intact bushland are often suitable. Location relative to development activity, specific vegetation type, and property size all affect suitability — offset requirements often involve 500 hectares or more.
We advise across Australia’s major offset jurisdictions including the federal EPBC Act, Queensland’s Environmental Offsets Act, and New South Wales’s Biodiversity Offsets Scheme. We also track incoming reforms including the Environment Protection Reform Act 2025, which will introduce net gain requirements at the federal level.
earthtrade (Environmental Offset Solutions Pty Ltd) is an environmental markets advisory firm with over 17 years’ experience and more than $140 million in offset transactions facilitated across 40,000+ hectares nationally. We act as commercial advisors — structuring, negotiating, and executing offset transactions for both developers and landholders.
Expression of Interest

Register your property for offset opportunities

Complete the form and we’ll add your property to our national landholder register. When an offset requirement matches your property’s characteristics, we’ll be in touch with the details. There’s no obligation at any stage.

Free to register — no fees unless a deal proceeds
Strictly confidential — your details stay with us
No commitment — you decide if and when to proceed
National coverage — all major offset jurisdictions
Register Your Interest
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By submitting this form, you consent to earthtrade recording your property details and contacting you if a suitable offset opportunity arises. Your information will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with third parties without your consent.
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