Kidney fern, Fiordland

References for biodiversity research

Introduction

Find links to identification guides, classification systems, databases, regulations, and other resources to help your research on biodiversity in New Zealand.

Although mainly for planners, surveyors and scientists working on biodiversity issues in New Zealand, these references are also useful for students researching about New Zealand plants, animals and environments.

Species descriptions and threat classifications

Species descriptions and threat classifications

There are many sites to help you identify and describe our plants and animals.

Plant and animal collections in New Zealand

Plant and animal collections in New Zealand

Find where collections of New Zealand plant and animal specimens are held by research organisations and museums.

Environment classifications

Environment classifications

Explore how our natural environments are classified.

New Zealand laws and regulations of biodiversity management

New Zealand laws and regulations of biodiversity management

These laws and regulations govern the management of biodiversity in New Zealand.