The Science that Guides Biodiversity Conservation
Our Public Impact
We discover new knowledge. We define and organize it in the Natural Heritage Database. We interpret and deliver it to governmental agencies, NGOs, industry, researchers, and the public.
A Field Guide to the Natural Communities of Michigan
This indispensable guide provides detailed information, descriptions, and photos for scientists and nature lovers alike.
Michigan Prescribed Fire Model
We have developed a dynamic ecological fire needs assessment model that can be used to look at trends at multiple scales, to illustrate both site-specific management opportunities as well as regional patterns. This StoryMap breaks down the model framework, highlights regional results across the state, and connects you with the model application to explore the data.