What is Biodiversity?
Definition: Biodiversity or Biological diversity is simply the variety of life -
all life in all forms.
Biodiversity includes all plants, animals and microorganisms, their genetic material, the variety of species, and the ecosystems of which they are part.
It is this variation that allows plants and animals and human beings to adapt to the different climates, soils, waters and other physical aspects of our world.
Biodiversity enables ecosystems, landscapes and human settlements to function successfully, providing essential services like air to breathe, clean water, increased soil fertility and structure as well as food and shelter.
Biodiversity Action Strategy Part 1:
Our Diversity -Defines biodiversity and its role it creating the unique environment we have in Coffs Harour. The plan looks at the guiding principles of protecting biodiversity and its affect on the social, economic and natural environments.
Biodiversity Action Strategy Part 2:
Taking Action - details the actions discussed in Part 1.
- Reduce habitat loss & fragmentation
- Manage threatened species & communities
- Protect against alien species
- Create healthy landscapes
- Protect our waterways
- Educate the community and managing information
- Focus on regional coordination
- Resourcing and funding.