New Zealand’s famous coastlines and rolling green hills look pristine, but belie a more complex story. Overgrazing has placed New Zealand squarely in the nature “could recover” category. New Zealand’s indigenous grasslands (and the many rare species these ecosystems support) are approaching the imperiled status.
In the last two decades, mounting environmental awareness and international attention have led to the establishment of several new protected areas in New Zealand. These areas increase the likelihood that New Zealand will conserve what remains of its stunning natural heritage. Yet much still needs to be done to interconnect these areas and restore important landscapes that have been degraded by overgrazing.
Ecologically intact & protected landscapes comprise 50% or more of this country.
Intact landscapes lacking protected status comprise 50% or more of this country.
Between 20-40% of landscapes are still ecologically intact.
Less than 20% of the natural ecology of this area is intact.
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