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Providing the scientific basis for effective conservation, NatureServe and its network of natural heritage programs are the trusted source for information about rare and endangered species and threatened ecosystems
Conservation Highlights
NatureServe Secures $1.4 Million Agreement with BLM to Conduct Region–Wide Evaluation of Two Western Landscapes
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has awarded two contracts to NatureServe for the purpose of conducting Rapid Ecoregional Assessments across 176,000 square miles of the Mojave Desert and the Great Basin. (07.09.10)
Biodiversity Matters
Climate change could wipe out 40% of species in the Arab world. Read about the report and other news from around the biodiversity conservation community, and check out more items on NatureServe's Facebook page. (06.30.10)
NatureServe’s Response to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
NatureServe outlines a three-pronged strategy for improving the scientific quality of both the rapid response and long-term recovery and restoration efforts needed after the devastating chain of events in the Gulf of Mexico. Read more. (07.12.10)
New Tool For Assessing Risk to Species from Climate Change
Using the NatureServe Climate Change Vulnerability Index (version 2.01), scientists can prioritize which plants and animals are at greatest risk. Read more. Press Release (05.16.10)
News & Events
Bob Jenkins Honored with NatureServe Conservation Award
The first-ever NatureServe Conservation Award was presented to Robert E. Jenkins, Ph.D., founder of natural heritage methodology. View Jenkins speech. (4.26.10) Read more.
NatureServe Welcomes Thomas Brooks, PhD as the new Vice President of Science.
Thomas Brooks, Ph.D., has joined the organization as vice president for science and chief scientist. In his new role... Read more.
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Map Your Place
Presenting LandScope America, the conservation guide to America's natural places! The beta version is live and ready for you to explore its interactive maps, photos and stories about our environment.
View our interactive map showing Maine Audubon Important Bird Areas on LandScope America.
LandScope America is a collaboration between NatureServe and the National Geographic Society.
Our Data In Use
- Stanford University study published in Conservation Biology uses NatureServe bird data.
- Update of Geographic Patterns of At-Risk Species in USDA/USFS report
- NatureServe Range Maps Used in Finding Published in Biology Letters
- Species and Communities Data Used as Indicators of Ecosystem Health in Heinz Center Report
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