The Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre provides biodiversity information for the region.
NatureServe
NatureServe shares biodiversity data and information to support conservation across North America.
About NatureServe
NatureServe shares biodiversity data to support conservation across North America, working with 60 member programs in the United States and Canada and 1,000 scientific experts. Its database includes 100,000 tracked species, 7,000 classified ecosystems, and over 1,000,000 mapped locations, with species listings that show global conservation statuses such as G5, G2, and G4.
It offers InSite by NatureServe, which provides site-level biodiversity reports for locations in the lower 48 United States. The site also provides educational materials, including a Biodiversity for Beginners booklet available by email form and videos, charts, and maps about the biodiversity crisis.
Key features
- Species status data for 100,000 tracked species with global ranks
- Ecosystem classification covering 7,000 classified ecosystems
- Mapped location data with over 1,000,000 mapped locations
- InSite tool provides site-level reports for lower 48 states
- Free Biodiversity for Beginners booklet available by email form
- Short videos, charts and maps explaining biodiversity crisis
Best for: NGOs, state agencies, federal land managers, and businesses using biodiversity data for conservation decisions.
Good for
- Database lists 100,000 species, 7,000 ecosystems, and over 1,000,000 mapped locations
- Data collection involves 60 member programs and 1,000 experts in the United States and Canada
- Provides free sample InSite report and free introductory booklet by email
Watch out for
- InSite reports are limited to locations in the lower 48 United States
- Network programs described are in the United States and Canada
- Booklet requires completing a form for delivery by email
NatureServe at a glance
- Website
- natureserve.org
- Category
- Research & Data › Climate & Environmental Data
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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NatureServe FAQ
What locations does InSite by NatureServe cover?
Any location in the lower 48 United States, also described as the contiguous United States.
How can I get the Biodiversity for Beginners booklet?
Complete the form on the site to receive a free copy by email.
How does Adopt-a-Species work?
It is a symbolic adoption of a species or ecosystem with a $25 minimum donation.
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