Biodiversity is a fundamental part of our natural heritage and character. Find out about the species and ecosystems we are seeking to protect, advice on how you can get involved and where to apply for funding.
News
Read the latest biodiversity news and events. ..
Funding
This page outlines the regional resources committed to protecting indigenous biodiversity and shows where you can apply for funding to ..
About biodiversity
Our indigenous biodiversity is an integral part of our everyday lives and landscapes, it provides economic, social, and cultural envir ..
Biodiversity in my area
There are 10 water management zones under the Canterbury Water Management Strategy.
The information on biodiversity is also organise ..
Our role in biodiversity
Environment Canterbury is the lead agency in protecting the region’s indigenous biodiversity, find out about our role in protecting, e ..
What is biodiversity?
Biodiversity is short for biological diversity and describes the variety of living things and how they interact in a habitat or ecosystem. It forms a fundamental part of the natural heritage and unique character of New Zealand. Canterbury is home to a number of rare and threatened species and ecosystems that make this region special and highlights the importance of protecting and restoring biodiversity in the region.
Environment Canterbury helps in a number of ways to ensure that biodiversity in the region is both protected and maintained for future generations. Environment Canterbury provides funding, expert advice and on the ground support as well as collaborating with external agencies to provide quality information. This allows for us to support biodiversity protection and restoration in the Canterbury region.
