Science activity

Science activity #50099, updated 29 April 2022

California Natural Diversity Database [CNDDB]

Description / purpose

The California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) is an inventory of the status and locations of rare plants and animals in California. CNDDB staff work with partners to maintain current lists of rare species, as well as to maintain an ever-growing database of GIS-mapped locations for these species. The CNDDB is a "natural heritage program" and is part of a nationwide network of similar programs overseen by NatureServe (formerly part of The Nature Conservancy). All natural heritage programs provide location and natural history information on special status plants, animals, and natural communities to the public, other agencies, and conservation organizations. The data help drive conservation decisions, aid in the environmental review of projects and land use changes, and provide baseline data helpful in recovering endangered species and for research projects.

Linked science activities

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Collaborators

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Activity status

  • 1 Awarded / Initiating (2007)
  • 2 In progress / Ongoing (2007 - 2018)
  • 3 Complete

Products and outputs

Type Title Description Views
Link California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) Data Use Guidelines Guidelines for the access and use of the CNDDB's G 6
Data Biogeographic Information and Observation System (BIOS) BIOS is a system designed to enable the management 2
Data California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) The California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) 12
Data RareFind 5 RareFind 5 is an Internet application that allows 1
Report RareFind 5 User Guide RareFind 5 is an Internet application that allows 0
Link CNDDB Maps and Data (website) Links users to the sites where they can download C 11
Link CNDDB Online Field Survey Form (Online FSF) The Online Field Survey Form (Online FSF) is an on 0
Link CNDDB Online Field Survey Form (Online FSF) User Guide The Online Field Survey Form (Online FSF) is an on 0
Report CNDDB: A Natural Heritage Program for Rare Species and Vegetation An 2001 article about the CNDDB. It provides the h 2
Report CNDDB Key Facts In many cases, the staff that are tasked with prov 3