Ecosystems

Ecosystems in New Zealand

An ecosystem is a community of plants, animals and microorganisms that function together as a unit along with their environment. They can be as large as an ocean or rain forest or as small as a pond or rotting log.

Information is provided here about New Zealand's plant communities, Important Plant Areas in New Zealand and plants lists for sites.

Plants communities and ecosystems

• What is a plant community? 
  
• Search for a plant community
  
• Restoration of plant communities
  
• Ecosystem services
  
• Novel Ecosystems

NZ Important Plant Areas

• What is a NZ Important Plant Area?

Plant Lists For Sites

• Find a plant list
  
• National plant lists

Last updated: 18 Jan 2010