Marlborough Sounds Resource Management Plan Table 1 Core Ecological and Biophysical Components of Natural Character • Collective Characteristics • The Physical Environment • Landform/gGeological patterns and features • Dynamic features and processes, including climate • Water • The Biological Environment • Predominant indigenous vegetation • Distinctive biota, communities and habitats • Potential for Restoration Descriptions of the landscape and seascape experience in each part of the plan area, whilst often an important contribution to natural character, have not been included. Definitions of Terms Used Distinctive Describes the indigenous flora and fauna that is special to indigenous a particular natural character area, but is not necessarily biota: confined to that area. Endemic: Refers to species of plants and animals which are unique to an area or animals which may migrate but breed only in the area. App Two - 2