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

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

1. As of 10/5/2006

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.

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