EXHIBIT 23(a)



INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
Denbury Resources Inc. on Form S-4 of our report dated February 22, 2001,
appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Denbury Resources Inc. for the
year ended December 31, 2000 and to the reference to us under the heading
"Experts" in the Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement.


/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Dallas, Texas
October 22, 2001