Wildlife of urban environments: some thoughts on the surprisingly un-surprising New Zealand context

Hughey, Kenneth F. D.

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of wildlife in the urban environment with an emphasis on the New Zealand, and in particular on the Christchurch context. Some conclusions from this overview analysis are made, while also suggesting some areas to which those interested in the biodiversity aspects of urban ecology might shift their attention.

Keywords

biodiversity; urban environments; wildlife; indigenous biodiversity

Date

2000

Type

Conference Contribution - Published (Conference Paper)

Citation

Hughey, K. (2000). Wildlife of urban environments: Some thoughts on the surprisingly un-surprising New Zealand context. In G. H. Stewart & M. E. Ignatieva (Eds.), Urban biodiversity and ecology as a basis for holistic planning and design: Proceedings of a workshop held at Lincoln University, 28-29 October 2000 (pp. 54-59). Christchurch, New Zealand: Wickliffe Press.