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Natural Heritage New Mexico

Providing Information on Rare Organisms and Ecosystems to sustain the natural biological heritage of New Mexico for present and future generations. Natural Heritage New Mexico. a division of MSB. And part of the NatureServe Network. NHNM Departments. Information Management GIS Zoology

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Natural Heritage New Mexico

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  1. Providing Information on Rare Organisms and Ecosystems to sustain the natural biological heritage of New Mexico for present and future generations.

  2. Natural Heritage New Mexico a division of MSB And part of the NatureServe Network

  3. NHNM Departments • Information Management • GIS • Zoology • Botany • Ecology

  4. Information Management • Currently track 742 species of conservation concern • 11,284 species locations identified 1 • 6,796 ecological plots  • Endangered species information requests for government, business, and private interests  1. As of 10/5/2006

  5. Information Management • Data and publications available to public on web site • Over 37,000 visitors to web site annually

  6. Information Management • Kid’s web site provides a fun interface for learning about NM’s rare species.

  7. GIS Deer Canyon Preserve Working with developers to establish science-based conservation.

  8. GIS Land Owner Incentive Program Assist ranchers in SE NM to manage for grazing and conservation of sensitive species

  9. Botany Holy Ghost Ipomopsis Working to protect and increase the range and abundance of this plant, which worldwide, is found in only one location – Holy Ghost Canyon, near Pecos, NM.

  10. BotanySacramento Prickly Poppy Natural Heritage New Mexico, in partnership with the Rio Grande Botanic Garden, is propagating this federally endangered species to create a seed bank for repopulation efforts.

  11. BotanyEndangered Species PropagationHoly Ghost Ipomopsis & Sacramento Prickly Poppy

  12. ZoologyEndangered SW Willow Flycatcher at the Pueblo of Isleta Studying the effects of water levels and vegetation on reproductive success and brown-headed cowbird parasitism.

  13. ZoologyGunnison’s and Black-Tailed Prairie Dogs Using digital aerial photos to survey and monitor New Mexico prairie dog towns.

  14. ZoologyGIS Analysis of NM Lesser Prairie-Chicken Habitat Mapping, analyzing, and making management recommendations for New Mexico lesser prairie-chicken habitat.

  15. ECOLOGY Vegetation Surveys and Maps

  16. ECOLOGY New Mexico Vegetation Classification linked to the national framework. Allows setting of national conservation priorities.

  17. ECOLOGY Riparian biodiversity studies and monitoring

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