NatureServe is most effective when our data are applied. The value-added tools and services that we develop transform this information into actionable knowledge in the service of scientific understanding and biodiversity conservation.
NatureServe Explorer is an authoritative source for information on more than 100,000 plants, animals, and ecosystems of the United States, Canada, and Latin America. ProductoData & Maps
Discover the natural communities and natural history of D.C.’s Rock Creek Park – explore the map, find seasonal highlights, “build” your hike and print a report on what you will see.ProductoTools
This free, publicly accessible web application enables practitioners, policymakers, and citizens alike to work together toward shared land protection priorities and goals.ProductoData & Maps
Field data collected by NatureServe and member programs are a leading source of information about the locations of rare and endangered species and threatened ecosystems.ProductoExpert Services
The EO Data Standard enables NatureServe to leverage local biodiversity inventory by member programs into a unique national dataset.ProductoStandards & Methods
The HCCVI provides a practical framework for gauging vulnerability of ecosystem or habitat types and clarifying measurable adaptation strategies.ProductoTools