EXHIBIT 23



INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

Denbury Resources Inc.

We consent to the  incorporation  by reference in  Registration  Statement  Nos.
333-1006, 333-27995, 333-55999, 333-70485, 333-39172, 333-39218 and 333-63198 on
Forms  S-8,   Registrations   Statement  No.   333-72106-01  on  Form  S-4,  and
Registration  Statement No.  333-57382 on Form S-3 of Denbury  Resources Inc. of
our report dated February 25, 2002, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K
of Denbury Resources Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2001.


/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Dallas, Texas
March 20, 2002




























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