🌲 Part 1: Animal Species Research

Instructions: Choose 3 native New Zealand forest animals to research. Complete the information below for each animal, focusing on their role in the ecosystem.

1. Animal Species #1: ____________________

Habitat in the forest:

Unique characteristics:

Role in the ecosystem:

2. Animal Species #2: ____________________

Habitat in the forest:

Unique characteristics:

Role in the ecosystem:

3. Animal Species #3: ____________________

Habitat in the forest:

Unique characteristics:

Role in the ecosystem:

🌿 Part 2: Plant Species Research

Instructions: Choose 3 native New Zealand forest plants to research. Complete the information below for each plant, focusing on their importance to the ecosystem.

4. Plant Species #1: ____________________

Growth location in the forest:

Unique characteristics:

Role in the ecosystem:

5. Plant Species #2: ____________________

Growth location in the forest:

Unique characteristics:

Role in the ecosystem:

6. Plant Species #3: ____________________

Growth location in the forest:

Unique characteristics:

Role in the ecosystem:

🌍 Part 3: Abiotic and Biotic Factors Research

Instructions: Research and list at least 3 abiotic factors (non-living elements) and 3 biotic factors (living elements) in the New Zealand forest ecosystem. For each factor, describe its importance to the ecosystem.

9. Abiotic Factor #1: ____________________