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National Ecological Observatory Network
The National Ecological Observatory Network provides ecological data from across the United States, with access requiring a NEON account or API token.
About National Ecological Observatory Network
National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) is a U.S. National Science Foundation-funded program that operates 81 standardized field research sites across the country to collect long-term ecological data. It is designed to support both site-specific and continental-scale research on U.S. ecosystems.
Users can access more than 180 free open data products, over 700,000 biorepository samples and specimens, and a range of supporting resources including tutorials, analysis code, and workshops. As of June 30, 2026, downloading data requires a free NEON account or API token, and all data and samples are released under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license.
The platform is built for use by ecologists, academic researchers, students, educators, and anyone with an interest in U.S. ecological data and research.
Key features
- Over 180 free open ecological data products across the U.S.
- Access to 700,000+ biorepository samples and specimens
- Standardized data collected at 81 U.S. field research sites
- Tutorials, code, and workshops for data analysis support
- Python and R utilities available for API data access
- All data and samples released under CC BY 4.0 license
Best for: Researchers, students, and educators focused on U.S. ecological research benefit most from NEON's open data and resources.
Good for
- Long-term, standardized data collected across diverse U.S. ecosystems
- All data and samples are free and openly licensed
- Extensive supporting resources for data users
- 81 field sites enable multi-scale ecological research
Watch out for
- Data downloads require a free NEON account or API token as of June 30, 2026
- Access is limited to web-based portals and API, with no noted desktop application support
National Ecological Observatory Network at a glance
- Official website
- neonscience.org
- Category
- Research & Data › Open Data & Datasets
- Type
- Dataset
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- Web
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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National Ecological Observatory Network FAQ
Is NEON ecological data free to access?
Yes, all NEON data products and biorepository samples are free to access under a CC BY 4.0 license, though downloads require a free NEON account or API token as of June 30, 2026.
What types of ecological data does NEON provide?
NEON offers over 180 data products collected via automated instruments, observational sampling, and airborne remote sensing, plus access to more than 700,000 samples and specimens.
Do I need an account to download NEON data?
As of June 30, 2026, all NEON data downloads require users to sign in with a free NEON account or API token.
Who can use NEON data and resources?
NEON resources are designed for ecologists, researchers, students, educators, and anyone interested in U.S. ecosystem data and research.
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