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

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

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

Botany Sacramento 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.

Botany Endangered 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.

ECOLOGY Vegetation Surveys and Maps

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

ECOLOGY Riparian biodiversity studies and monitoring