Protecting New Zealand Biodiversity

Authors

Andrew N. Rowan, WellBeing InternationalFollow

Abstract

The article explores the historical and ongoing impacts of human settlement on New Zealand's ecosystems, highlighting the introduction of non-native species, habitat destruction, and the subsequent decline of native flora and fauna, while also detailing the country's evolving conservation strategies, such as the creation of protected areas and ambitious initiatives like Predator Free New Zealand 2050, aimed at eradicating invasive predators and restoring biodiversity.

Recommended Citation

Rowan, Andrew N. (2025) "Protecting New Zealand Biodiversity," WellBeing News: Vol. 7: Iss. 3, Article 2.
Available at: https://www.wellbeingintlstudiesrepository.org/wbn/vol7/iss3/2