Over One-third of Biodiversity in the United States is at Risk of Disappearing

Leveraging nearly 50 years of intensive data collection by NatureServe and the NatureServe Network, Biodiversity in Focus: United States Edition reveals an alarming conclusion: 34% of plants and 40% of animals are at risk of extinction, and 41% of ecosystems are at risk of range-wide collapse. The analyses presented in the report inform how to effectively and efficiently use our financial resources to make the best conservation decisions.

NatureServe Core Methodology

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NatureServe Core Methodology

Use of a standard methodology is the defining characteristic of the NatureServe Network. By specifying standard procedures for gathering, managing, and representing data for species and ecological systems, the core methodology unites the efforts of individuals and institutions throughout the Western Hemisphere to advance the knowledge needed for effective biodiversity conservation.

Canadian National Vegetation Classification

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NatureServe Canada is leading a multi-agency/organization partnership to support the development of a national vegetation classification that defines and describes all terrestrial ecosystems. Currently, the CNVC project is being funded by Environment and Climate Change Canada with the goal of completing a synthesis of terrestrial (including wetland) ecosystem types by 2028.

Over One-Fifth of Native North American Pollinators at Elevated Risk of Extinction

A pivotal new study led by NatureServe reveals that more than 22% of native pollinators in North America are at an elevated risk of extinction. This first-of-its-kind, taxonomically diverse assessment evaluated nearly 1,600 species—including bees, beetles, butterflies, moths, flower flies, bats, and hummingbirds—shedding light on the growing biodiversity crisis affecting ecosystems and food security.

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Adopt the Northern Tallgrass Prairie

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Adopt the Californian Vernal Pool

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