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Biodiversity

Many of our native plants and animals are unique to New Zealand - some are found only in our region. Some are already extinct and many others are under threat from habitat loss and degradation, pests and disease.

Find out about our region's terrestrial biodiversity in these indicators. Check out our related indicators of other factors affecting our terrestrial biodiversity.

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Environmental indicators

Extent of native vegetation

Forest fragmentation

Related indicators

Coastal biology River biology
Land use Extent of coastal habitats
Extent of wetlands Landcare groups
People's environmental concerns  

Updated 20 June 2008