Biodiversity refers to the number of different forms of life (plant and animal species) living in an area. By examining the level of biodiversity in a region, we can assess the health of the natural environment. Higher levels of biodiversity mean that ecosystems are better able to deal with disturbance. For this reason, biodiversity research is an extremely important facet of the Institute. Past biodiversity research projects have ranged from inventorying biodiversity in parks to developing new methods for measuring biodiversity in large metropolitan areas. We look forward to continuing to conduct biodiversity research projects around the Lower Mainland.
