Species and ecosystem biodiversity as observable indicators of environmental health

What this note covers

1. What biodiversity is, and the two levels the study design names
2. Species biodiversity: richness, evenness and abundance
3. Ecosystem biodiversity: variety, structure and connectivity
4. Why biodiversity indicates health: resilience and function
5. Measuring biodiversity in the field
6. Victorian biodiversity under pressure: worked examples
7. Improving biodiversity: solutions and their limits
8. How this is examined and what separates a top-band answer

8 sections · 12 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes