Natural Heritage New Mexico
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Providing Information on Rare Organisms and Ecosystems to sustain the natural biological heritage of New Mexico for present and future generations.
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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 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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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
And part of the NatureServe Network
a division of MSB
NHNM Departments
• Information Management
• GIS• Zoology• Botany• Ecology
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
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Information Management
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• Data and publications available to public on web site
• Over 37,000 visitors to web site annually
Information Management
• Kid’s web site provides a fun interface for learning about NM’s rare species.
Working with developersto establish science-basedconservation.
GISDeer Canyon Preserve
GISLand Owner Incentive Program
Assist ranchersin SE NM tomanage forgrazing andconservationof sensitivespecies
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.
Botany
Holy Ghost Ipomopsis
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.
BotanyEndangered Species Propagation
Holy Ghost Ipomopsis & Sacramento Prickly Poppy
Zoology Endangered SW Willow Flycatcher at
the Pueblo of Isleta
Studying the effects of water levels and vegetation on reproductive success and brown-headed cowbird parasitism.
Zoology Gunnison’s and Black-Tailed Prairie Dogs
Using digital aerial photos to survey and monitor New Mexico prairie dog towns.
Zoology GIS Analysis of
NM Lesser Prairie-Chicken Habitat
Mapping, analyzing, and making management recommendations for New Mexico lesser prairie-chicken habitat.
ECOLOGYVegetation Surveys and Maps
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Allows setting of national
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