EXHIBIT 23.1


INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the  incorporation  by reference in  Registration  Statement  Nos.
333-1006, 333-27995,  333-55999,  333-70485, 333-39172, 333-39218, 333-63198 and
333-90398 on Forms S-8, and Registration  Statement No. 333-57382 on Form S-3 of
Denbury  Resources  Inc. of our report  dated March 3, 2003,  appearing  in this
Annual Report on Form 10-K of Denbury Resources Inc. for the year ended December
31, 2002.


/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Dallas, Texas
March 21, 2003
































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