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Last reviewed: Mon, 08 Aug 2011

Biodiversity

Biodiversity is the range of plant and animal life in a particular habitat or ecosystem. Good biodiversity is generally seen as representative of a healthy environment and necessary for our well being.

Picture of suculent type plants growing on rocky ground.
Photo of a lady walking in the Fern House.

Urban growth, changes in land use practices, the introduction of exotic plant species and the arrival of land based mammals have all placed enormous pressure upon the biodiversity of Christchurch. Habitats have been lost or fragmented, indigenous plant species have been replaced by exotics and indigenous birds and invertebrates killed by introduced animal pests. The halt of biodiversity loss through protection, conservation and restoration projects is seen as a priority for the Council which is working with a number of interested parties to ensure that future generations can enjoy the unique biodiverse ecosystems that exist within Christchurch.

Ecological Heritage Sites

Terrestrial Habitats

Aquatic Health

Birdlife

Council response

 

Authorising Unit: Strategy Support

Last reviewed: Monday, August 08, 2011

Next review: Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Keywords: biodiversity

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