Kaitiakitanga: protecting New Zealand's native biodiversity

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Species diversity is a very important component of a healthy ecosystem, and a necessary condition for long-term sustainable development. However, it is widely recognised that species extinction is on the increase in New Zealand, as biological diversity comes under pressure from landuse activity and environmental change.

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Morad, M. &Jay, M. (2000). Kaitiakitanga: protecting New Zealand's native biodiversity. Biologist, 47(4), 197-201.

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Institute of Biology

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