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Biological diversity

We use habitats to understand biodiversity infographic

Areas where a diversity of ecosystems, habitats or species are found are said to have high biological diversity (biodiversity).

Generally, communities with a higher diversity of species and habitat types will be more resilient to environmental changes and able to more quickly recover from disturbances.

Download the Department of Conservation infographic as a PDF.

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