North Island biodiversity - areas in need of protection

The North Island is home to many unique plants. This map shows which parts of the North Island have a high concentration of indigenous flora in need of protection. Protecting biodiversity in these areas has been identified as a priority by the government.

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This map of the North Island shows:

  • the location of the National Priority 1 land environments
  • the areas of remaining indigenous vegetation within the National Priority 1 land environments and whether or not this remaining indigenous vegetation is formally protected.

Area of remaining indigenous vegetation in Priority 1 land environments that is not formally protected: 284,238 ha

North Island Priority One Land Environments and Remaining Indigenous Cover

North Island Priority One Land Environments and Remaining Indigenous Cover
North Island Priority One Land Environments and Remaining Indigenous Cover

Description of the map

Map of the North Island showing the size and location of the National Priority 1 land environments which are quite extensive. It also shows as small dots in comparison the areas of remaining indigenous vegetation within the National Priority 1 land environments, and where this remaining indigenous vegetation is formally protected.