Ecosystems:
Of the 14 ecosystems (also known as eco-regions or mega-habitats) defined worldwide, the continent of Australia is home to eight.
The sheer size of Australia allows for a variety of vegetation and wildlife, and many of these groups have evolved in relative isolation, separated by features such as high mountain ranges.
Sydney is located in the Temperate ecosystem section of Australia.
Of the 14 ecosystems (also known as eco-regions or mega-habitats) defined worldwide, the continent of Australia is home to eight.
The sheer size of Australia allows for a variety of vegetation and wildlife, and many of these groups have evolved in relative isolation, separated by features such as high mountain ranges.
Sydney is located in the Temperate ecosystem section of Australia.
- Desert and Xeric Shrublands
- Tropical and Subtropical Regions
- Mediterranean Forests
- Woodlands
- Shrubs
- Temperate
- Extreme - Montane Lands
- Extreme - Tundra
Ecosystem Benefits:
Environmental Benefits:
Environmental Benefits:
- Nutrient Recycling
- Estuary Ecosystems
- Climate Regulation
- Disease Prevention
- Oxygen Cycling
- Tourism
- Crop Pollination
- Precious Resources Like Gold, Uranium, and Coal
- Farming
- Logging
- Recreational Benefits