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adventure

An exciting or unusual experience that may involve some level of risk and have an uncertain outcome.

biodiversity

Many different types of plants and animals. Bio = biological (living) and diversity = variety.

biosecurity

The protection against pests and diseases.

cultural heritage area

A place that represents our history and our identity.

distress beacon (also known as a personal or emergency locator beacon)

A small, lightweight device that transmits a signal via satellites to tell rescuers you need assistance.

ecosystem

The interactions of living things together with the environment that they inhabit and depend on.

environment

All the external factors influencing the life and activities of people, plants, and animals e.g. other animals and plants, water, soils, weather, daylight.

farmland

An area of land used to grow crops and/or raise livestock.

habitat

A place where plants and animals live.

hauora

A Māori philosophy of health involving the physical, mental and emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of well-being.

hiking

Going on long walks in the countryside.

introduced

Species that is not native and that has arrived through human activity.

national park

A reserve of natural land owned by the government set aside for environmental protection and recreation.

native
Naturally found in a location but may be found in more than one country.

predator

Animals that hunt and kill other animals for food.

restoration

Helping something that has been damaged, degraded, or destroyed.

rural

Relating to the countryside.

terrain

The surface and physical features or an area of land.

urban

Relating to a town or city.

weather forecast

What the weather is expected to be like in the future.

worst-case scenario

The worst possible thing that could happen in a particular situation. Used in risk management planning.