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New Mexico is one of the most biologically rich states in the U.S., ranking fourth in total plant taxa. More than 4,200 plant taxa have been documented statewide, including 235 rare species and over 100 endemics found nowhere else on Earth. Eight distinct Ecoregions<\/a> support this diversity, from the hot, dry Chihuahuan Desert to the alpine peaks of the Southern Rockies. Some species occupy only narrow wetland or riparian habitats, such ci\u00e9negas<\/a>\u2014rare desert wetlands that are increasingly threatened by declining water tables and other human-driven stressors.<\/p>\n The Forestry Division\u2019s Endangered Plant Program maintains the State Endangered Plant Species List under 19.21.2 NMAC<\/a>. The Program is responsible for conserving state-listed plants<\/a> through research, surveys, long-term monitoring, habitat assessment, and public education. Staff collaborate with partners to gather data on distribution, abundance, habitat needs, threats, and other ecological factors to inform species status and conservation actions. The Program is primarily supported by Section 6 funding<\/a> under the federal Endangered Species Act, with additional support from other state and federal sources. Current and past project funding includes:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”|-4px|1em||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n New Mexico is one of the most biologically rich states in the U.S., ranking fourth in total number of plant taxa. More than 4,200 plant species are documented statewide, including 235 rare or endangered species and over 100 endemics found nowhere else on Earth. Eight distinct Ecoregions<\/a> support this diversity, from the hot, dry Chihuahuan Desert to the alpine peaks of the Southern Rockies. Some species occupy only narrow wetland or riparian habitats, such as ci\u00e9negas <\/a>\u2014rare desert wetlands that are increasingly threatened by declining water tables and other human-driven stressors.<\/p>\n The Forestry Division\u2019s Endangered Plant Program maintains the State Endangered Plant Species List under Section 75-6-1 NMSA 1978. <\/a><\/p>\n The Program is responsible for identifying and conserving state-listed plants<\/a> through research, surveys, long-term monitoring, habitat assessment, and public education. Staff collaborate with partners to gather data on distribution, abundance, habitat needs, threats, and other ecological factors to inform species status and conservation actions. The Program is supported by Section 6 funding<\/a> under the federal Endangered Species Act, with additional support from other state amd federal sources. Current and past project funding includes:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=”New Mexico Rare Plant Conservation Strategy” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”$||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”25c31710-68e9-47af-9594-a6984775ccca” header_level=”h5″ header_font_size=”31.6px” link_option_url=”\/sfd\/new-mexico-rare-plant-conservation-strategy\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The New Mexico Rare Plant Conservation Strategy is an integral part of the State of New Mexico\u2019s Endangered Plant Program, the only program within the state government that focuses on rare plant conservation and operates statewide.<\/p>\n The Strategy is focused on 235 rare and endangered plant species in New Mexico, including 109 species that only occur in New Mexico. The overall goal of the New Mexico Rare Plant Conservation Strategy is to protect and conserve New Mexico\u2019s rare and endangered plant species and their habitats through collaborative partnerships between stakeholders and interested parties to aid and improve the conservation and management of rare plant species and to avoid federal listing.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||7px|||” custom_padding=”24px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=”New Mexico Rare Plants ” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”&||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”509e0411-abba-4420-83ff-703e73ca4eab” link_option_url=”http:\/\/nmrareplants.unm.edu\/” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Natural Heritage New Mexico Rare Plants website and list<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Flora Neomexicana Dichotomous Key Series” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”&||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”509e0411-abba-4420-83ff-703e73ca4eab” link_option_url=”https:\/\/floraneomexicana.org\/flora-neomexicana-series\/” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” title__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” title__hover=”Flora Neomexicana Dichotomous Key Series”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”New Mexico Bryophytes and Resources” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”&||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”509e0411-abba-4420-83ff-703e73ca4eab” link_option_url=”https:\/\/floraneomexicana.org\/new-mexico-bryophytes\/” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Bureau of Land Management – Native Plants Program, New Mexico” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”&||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”509e0411-abba-4420-83ff-703e73ca4eab” link_option_url=”https:\/\/www.blm.gov\/programs\/natural-resources\/native-plant-communities\/rare-and-cultural-plant-conservation\/new-mexico” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”New Mexico Native Plant Society” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”&||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”509e0411-abba-4420-83ff-703e73ca4eab” link_option_url=”http:\/\/www.npsnm.org\/” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”New Mexico Natural Heritage Program” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”&||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”509e0411-abba-4420-83ff-703e73ca4eab” link_option_url=”https:\/\/nhnm.unm.edu\/” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Environmental Review Tool” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”&||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”509e0411-abba-4420-83ff-703e73ca4eab” link_option_url=”https:\/\/nmert.org\/” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n New Mexico Department of Game and Fish<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”NatureServe Explorer” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”&||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”509e0411-abba-4420-83ff-703e73ca4eab” link_option_url=”https:\/\/explorer.natureserve.org\/” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”New Mexico Plant Communities” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”&||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”509e0411-abba-4420-83ff-703e73ca4eab” link_option_url=”https:\/\/nmswap.org\/habitats” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Department of Game and Fish; State Wildlife Action Plan<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Center for Plant Conservation” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”&||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”509e0411-abba-4420-83ff-703e73ca4eab” link_option_url=”https:\/\/saveplants.org\/” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Navajo Natural Heritage Program” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”&||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”509e0411-abba-4420-83ff-703e73ca4eab” link_option_url=”https:\/\/www.nndfw.org\/nnhp\/nnhp_home.htm” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Bryophyte Beginnings Video Series ” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”&||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”509e0411-abba-4420-83ff-703e73ca4eab” link_option_url=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@BryophyteBeginnings” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Plants of the Gila Wilderness” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”&||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”509e0411-abba-4420-83ff-703e73ca4eab” link_option_url=”https:\/\/gilaflora.com\/” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Everything from Bryophytes to Ferns<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”New Mexico State University Herbarium” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”&||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”509e0411-abba-4420-83ff-703e73ca4eab” link_option_url=”https:\/\/herbarium.nmsu.edu\/” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Southwest Environmental Information Network (SEINet)” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”&||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”509e0411-abba-4420-83ff-703e73ca4eab” link_option_url=”http:\/\/swbiodiversity.org\/seinet\/index.php” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”University of New Mexico Herbarium; 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Useful Links for Native Plant Information:<\/span><\/h2>\n