Jay, Grace Mairi M.Morad, Munir2008-11-242008-11-241998Jay, M. & Morad, M. (1998). The conservation of New Zealand’s biological heritage and the role of environmental planners. British Review of New Zealand Studies, 11, 5-16.0951-6204https://hdl.handle.net/10289/1455Species diversity is an important aspect of ecosystem health, and a necessary condition for long-term sustainable development. However, it is widely recognised that species extinction is on the increase, as biological diversity comes under pressure from land-use activity and environmental change. Despite an active official conservation programme, the indigenous biodiversity of New Zealand is under threat.application/pdfenThis article has been published in the journal: British Review of New Zealand Studies. Used with Permission.geographyconservation programJournal Article