State Programs and Information Resources
past 30 years, such as Chimney Rock State Park in the mountains and the Roanoke River landscape-level nature preserves.
Rare Animal List & Rare Plant List http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/nhp/nhp-publications
NHPNatural Heritage Program surveys locations throughout the state for new popula- tions of rare and protected species. Te program gathers and assesses information from a wide variety of sources to determine imperilment and conservation needs of high-priority species. Rare plant and animal lists are comprehensively reviewed and updated every two years.
Natural Communities Classifcation (3rd and 4th Approximations) http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/nhp/nhp-publications
A classifcation of NC natural communities has been developed that describes more than 340 habitat types ranging from the grassy balds in the mountains to the maritime forests of the barrier islands. Te NHP documents the best examples of these natural communities throughout the state, with site reports, element occurrence records, and GIS-based maps.
NC Conservation Planning Tool (CPT) http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/cpt/
View natural resource conservation priorities across the state. Te Conservation Planning Tool maps compile data from a variety of state agencies and conservation organizations, prioritize the signifcance of resources for Biodiversity and Wildlife Habitat, and provide a map of Open Space and Conservation land. CPT data are a primary component of the NCWRC Green Growth Toolbox conservation GIS dataset.
Natural Heritage Data Explorer https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/
Te data explorer website was created to improve public access to natural heritage data. Anyone can freely view and create maps of conservation value and access information on conservation priorities and status.
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2015 NC Wildlife Action Plan
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