natural heritage new mexico
DESCRIPTION
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 PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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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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Natural Heritage New Mexico
And part of the NatureServe Network
a division of MSB
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NHNM Departments
• Information Management
• GIS• Zoology• Botany• Ecology
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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
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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
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Information Management
• Kid’s web site provides a fun interface for learning about NM’s rare species.
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Working with developersto establish science-basedconservation.
GISDeer Canyon Preserve
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GISLand Owner Incentive Program
Assist ranchersin SE NM tomanage forgrazing andconservationof sensitivespecies
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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
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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.
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BotanyEndangered Species Propagation
Holy Ghost Ipomopsis & Sacramento Prickly Poppy
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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.
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Zoology Gunnison’s and Black-Tailed Prairie Dogs
Using digital aerial photos to survey and monitor New Mexico prairie dog towns.
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Zoology GIS Analysis of
NM Lesser Prairie-Chicken Habitat
Mapping, analyzing, and making management recommendations for New Mexico lesser prairie-chicken habitat.
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ECOLOGYVegetation Surveys and Maps
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ECOLOGYNew Mexico Vegetation Classification
linked to the national framework.
Allows setting of national
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ECOLOGYRiparian biodiversity studies and monitoring
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