South Island biodiversity - areas in need of protection

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

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This map of the South 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: 183,751 ha

South Island Priority One Land Environments and Remaining Indigenous Cover

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

Description of the map

Map of the South 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.