Natural vs Planned Diversity

I'm not expecting to grow flowers in the desert
But I can live and breathe
And see the sun in wintertime
--Big Country

Diversity is variety. It is axiomatic in nature. A principle of natural diversity is that it flows freely. It is not created by force.

Another principle of diversity is heterogeneity of distribution. Variety is not spread evenly. It ebbs and flows in states of concentration and dilution. It can be patterned and territorial. In fact, as the area examined gets more localized, we should expect to find less diversity as a general rule.

Natural diversity is also dynamic, meaning that variety occupying a particular location is likely to change as things evolve and progress. Today's mixture is not necessarily tomorrow's. 

Those who seek to impose a preconceived pattern or blend onto an area violate these principles. Planned diversity is not diversity at all.