Managing soil biodiversity: The New Zealand experience
Citation
Export citationMorad, M., Jay, M. & Armitage, R. (2004). Managing soil biodiversity: The New Zealand experience. SEESOIL, 15, 87-95.
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Abstract
Species diversity is a very important component of a healthy soil ecosystem, and a necessary condition for long-term sustainable development. However, it is widely recognised that soil degradation and species extinction are on the increase in New Zealand, as land resources come under pressure from urban expansion and modern agribusiness. New Zealand's soils, flora and fauna have evolved many unique elements during their long isolation from other land masses. Habitat destruction and introduced plants and animals have, therefore, had increasingly detrimental effects on indigenous biodiversity. New Zealand must conserve what remains.
Date
2004Publisher
South East England soils discussion group
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