🌱 Part 1: Key Biodiversity Concepts

1. Define biodiversity in the context of NZ farming systems:

2. List the THREE levels of biodiversity:

a) _________________ diversity (within species)

b) _________________ diversity (between species)

c) _________________ diversity (habitats and ecosystems)

3. Circle the main threats to biodiversity on NZ farms:

Habitat fragmentation

Intensive farming practices

Invasive species

Chemical inputs (pesticides/fertilisers)

Land use change

Climate change

🦎 Part 2: Native NZ Species & Indicators

4. Match native NZ species with their habitat requirements:

1. Kererū (wood pigeon)

2. Pekapeka (native bat)

3. Kōura (freshwater crayfish)

4. Native skinks

A. Clean waterways with rocky substrates

B. Native forest canopy for roosting

C. Rock piles and log refuges

D. Large native trees for nesting

5. Name THREE indicator species that show healthy farm ecosystems:

6. Why are indicator species important for monitoring biodiversity?

🌿 Part 3: Enhancement Strategies

7. List FIVE practical methods to enhance biodiversity on NZ farms:

1. _________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________

4. _________________________________________________

5. _________________________________________________

8. Explain the benefits of riparian planting for farm biodiversity:

9. Which native plants are best for farm biodiversity enhancement?

Mānuka and kānuka

Flax (harakeke)

Cabbage trees (tī kōuka)

Tōtara

Kowhai

⚖️ Part 4: Economic vs Environmental Balance

10. Describe TWO economic benefits of maintaining farm biodiversity:

11. What is the main challenge farmers face when implementing biodiversity measures?

Initial establishment costs

Loss of productive land

Time to see benefits

All of the above

12. Explain how ecosystem services benefit farm productivity:

📊 Part 5: Monitoring & Assessment

13. List THREE methods for monitoring biodiversity on farms:

14. What data should be collected when monitoring bird populations?

• Species _____________ and _____________

• _____________ counts

• _____________ observations

• _____________ conditions

15. How often should biodiversity monitoring occur for meaningful data?

Monthly

Seasonally (4 times per year)

Annually

Every 5 years

🎯 Part 6: Exam Key Points

16. Complete this key exam formula:

Biodiversity Index = ___________________ ÷ ___________________

17. In exam questions, always consider these FOUR factors when discussing biodiversity management:

E_____________ impact

E_____________ viability

S_____________ acceptance

P_____________ implementation

18. Key legislation affecting farm biodiversity in NZ:

NZ Farm Biodiversity Cheatsheet

NZ Farm Biodiversity Cheatsheet

🌱 Part 1: Key Biodiversity Concepts

🦎 Part 2: Native NZ Species & Indicators

🌿 Part 3: Enhancement Strategies

⚖️ Part 4: Economic vs Environmental Balance

📊 Part 5: Monitoring & Assessment

🎯 Part 6: Exam Key Points

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