Biodiverse

Containing or supporting a wide variety of living species.

Reach for it when praising ecological variety in a habitat or region

The restored wetland is biodiverse enough to support insects, fish, and nesting birds.

• warm

  wildlife-rich

  visible abundance of wild animals and plants suits public-facing praise

  not when Wildlife-rich is imprecise and may overlook microorganisms or genetic diversity.

• professional

  ecologically varied

  different habitats and ecological roles are emphasized

  not when Ecological variety may exist with relatively few species.

• professional

  species-rich

  a measured high number of species is the key fact

  not when Species-rich says nothing about genetic or ecosystem diversity.

• formal

  biologically diverse

  clear expanded wording suits technical or public explanation

  not when The phrase is longer and still needs evidence about the kind of diversity.

• formal

  megadiverse

  a country or region belongs to the globally exceptional diversity category

  not when Megadiverse is an established high-level classification, not a synonym for any healthy garden.

• species-poor
• monocultural
• ecologically depleted

• biodiverse habitat

  A biodiverse habitat developed around the restored stream.

• biodiverse landscape

  The plan connects each biodiverse landscape with a protected corridor.

• more biodiverse

  The roadside became more biodiverse after mowing was reduced.