The mission of the journal is to contribute to the growth and societal relevance of the disciplines of biodiversity through its role in the dissemination of taxonomical, ecological and biogeographical research. To that end, the editorial policy is that the journal seeks to be representative of the disciplines of biodiversity, to be global in scope, and to be inclusive of major traditions and viewpoints within these discipline. This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. The electronic version of Biodiversity Journal is an open access journal and all content is freely available. Each published paper will be uploaded immediately to the electronic version of the journal in pdf format, and disseminated with an open access policy.