NBII-SAIN Quick Links

Bookmark these quick links for easy access to content areas you visit most:

Live Maps and Data
Fire
sain.nbii.gov/Fire
Invasive Species
Animals and Plants of the Region
Rare Species and Ecological Communities
Regional Ecosystems
Resource Management Tools
About the Node

New Feature: Species Profiles for Southeastern U.S. Species in Greatest Need of Conservation

Example Species Profile - [Photo: NBII-SAIN]
Sample species profile content
[Photo: NBII-SAIN]

This site offers detailed species profiles for amphibian, bird, fish, mammal, and reptile species Southeastern U.S. state wildlife agencies find in greatest conservation need. Species profiles include:

  • ITIS Taxonomy
  • NatureServe Ecology and Life History
  • Gap Analysis Data
  • State Wildlife Action Plans
  • NBII ClearingHouse Metadata Search Results
  • Google search results for images, books, and web results.

To try it out, follow these links to species in need of conservation for amphibians, birds, fishes, mammals, and reptiles.

Southern Appalachian Information Node
Your Gateway to Regional Biodiversity Information

view of the southern Appalachian mountains

About the Node

Explore the Southern Appalachian Information Node's purpose, projects, partners, and contact information. Download the node factsheet and strategic plan.

white-tailed deer

Animals and Plants of the Region

Learn more about the species of the region and species in greatest need of conservation according to the Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategies (CWCS)

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Live Maps and Data

View interactive maps such as the Eastern Brook Trout Joint Venture (EBTJV). Also find tools, data to download, and information resources.

Resource Management thumbnail graphic [Image: modified from NASA image, retrieved February 18, 2008 from http://science.hq.nasa.gov/earth-sun/applications/theme4.htm]

Resource Management Tools

Electronically available resource management tools about land, water, and wildlife resources include:

  • Best Practices and Decision Support Tools
  • Databases and GIS Mapping Tools
  • Management Plans and Reports
  • Natural Resources Monitoring Protocols
  • Southern Fire Portal
  • U.S. Drought Portal
  • U.S. EPA GeoBook

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Conferences of Interest

 
   6th Eastern Native Grass Symposium
10/7/2008 - 10/10/2008
Columbia, South Carolina
United States
   South Carolina Water Resources Conference 2008
10/14/2008 - 10/15/2008
Charleston, South Carolina
United States
   Natural Areas Association (NAA) and National Association of Exotic Pest Plant Councils (NA-EPPC) Conference
10/14/2008 - 10/17/2008
Nashville, Tennessee
United States

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New Feature: Southeast Watershed Forum Community Resource Mapper

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[Copyright: Southeast Watershed Forum]

In partnership with NBII-SAIN, the Southeast Watershed Forum provides a new and valuable resource for land and water protection. The Community Resource Mapper provides a free, easy to use on-line mapping service that can help communities integrate natural resource protection into their land use planning efforts.

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