Conservation Topics
NatureServe data and expertise guide societal response to conservation challenges.
Biodiversity Science
Biodiversity science is the foundation of NatureServe. Since establishing the first natural heritage program in 1974, we have focused on collecting, managing, analyzing and communicating highly reliable information about biodiversity and ecosystems. We contribute to scientific understanding of our natural heritage by asking:
- Which species and ecosystems are rare? Which are imperiled?
- Where are they located?
- How is their status changing over time?
- Which species and ecosystems are priorities for management or protection?
- What actions can we take to ensure their persistance in a rapidly changing world?
To learn more about NatureServe's work in biodiversity science, follow the links below:
Species & Ecosystems
Our focus is on Plants, Animals and Ecosystems, the elements of biodiversity that make up of the variety of life on earth.