NatureServe and its partners describe the development of a “climate change vulnerability index” that serves the needs of wildlife managers for a practical, multifaceted rapid assessment tool.PublicationBook ChapterWildlife Conservation in a Changing Climate
NatureServe's CCVI uses distribution and natural history information for a species within a geographical area (such as a state) to quickly estimate the the species' risk of local extirpation as a result of climate change. In Nevada, the Index is an integral part of modifications to the State Wildlife Action Plan.PublicationScientific Report