News & Events

Study: Endemic species and ecosystem of the Andes at risk
New complementary protected areas are needed to safeguard endemic species and irreplaceable ecosystems in the Andes-Amazon basin of Peru and Bolivia. Watch Conservation Works video (01.27.12)

Conserving biodiversity could benefit the world’s poor
NatureServe chief scientist co-authors study finding that protection of highest-priority land habitats can ease poverty while delivering three-fold return on investment. (01.20.12)

Biodiversity Without Boundaries 2012
Reach out across disciplines, across programs, and across boundaries at Biodiversity Without Boundaries 2012! April 22-26, 2012, in beautiful downtown Portland, Oregon. (01.12.12)

Encyclopedia of Life uses NatureServe Data
EOL publishes detailed conservation and life history information from NatureServe for more than 60,000 plants and animals. (01.24.12)

NatureServe’s Climate Change Species Search
The NatureServe Climate Change Vulnerability Index can help identify plant and animal species that are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Search here for species that have already been assessed. (11.15.11)

NatureServe VistaTM 2.6 for ArcGIS 10 Released
NatureServe has announced the release of NatureServe VistaTM 2.6, which now adds full compatibility and support for Esri ArcGIS 10. The move to Esri’s new 64-bit platform has greatly increased both Vista’s speed and the scale of planning and assessment projects it can process. (11.10.11)

Microsoft Awards $1.25 Million Software Grant to NatureServe
Today NatureServe announced the donation of software valued at $1.25 million from Microsoft Corporation. The grant will help NatureServe protect the wild plants, animals, and ecosystems across the Americas. (10.19.11)