NatureServe, a non-profit organization, provides high-quality scientific expertise for conservation. Our dynamic and impactful data, tools, and resources help guide conservation action where it’s needed most. We envision a world where decision-makers fully understand the importance of science in identifying and protecting our precious animals, plants, and ecosystems. 

The NatureServe network includes many faces, names, and expertise from the United States, Canada, and Latin America. More than 1,000 conservation professionals work to ensure that relevant and reliable science is driving important conservation action.

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The Ecological Research and Conservation team at NatureServe conducts rigorous scientific research to assess and understand biodiversity and ecosystem health. This multidisciplinary group collaborates to develop conservation strategies and tools that support informed decision-making, aiming to protect vulnerable species and habitats across the Americas. By integrating expertise in botany, zoology, and ecology, the team contributes vital data and insights that drive effective conservation efforts.

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