EXHIBIT 23

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this  Registration  Statement of
Denbury Resources Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated March 3, 2003,  appearing
in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Denbury  Resources  Inc. for the year ended
December 31, 2002.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Dallas, Texas
June 18, 2003
























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