Biodiversity

What is the story?

The complexity of the way in which plants and animals interact with each other and the amazing variety of living forms that we see in North Carolina have evolved over millions of years. This assemblage is referred to as our biodiversity.

Plants and animals adapt continuously to small ongoing changes in their environment. These small changes from generation to generation help the species to survive.  

Changes in species are driven by changes in their environment. When changes occur in the air, water, and soil, the plants and the animals that depend on those plants must adapt or risk extinction.

Did you know?

Did you know that 40% of our medicines originated from wild plants?