自然区域清单

DCR's natural heritage inventory is the most comprehensive, statewide inventory documenting the location and conservation status of rare plant and animal species, unique geological features and outstanding native ecosystems. This ongoing inventory is led by a team of ecologists, botanists, karst scientists, and zoologists who assess the status and condition of these natural heritage resources, and prioritize their conservation needs. Field inventories focus on globally rare species, karst features and caves, and natural communities. These data provide the basis for analysis and data products used to set land and biodiversity conservation priorities in Virginia. All work on private land is conducted with the permission of the landowner.

自然遗产科学家收集了大约479自然群落类型、 379重要洞穴、 192脊椎动物、 675无脊椎动物和770植物的信息，约占该州脊椎动物种类的28 % 和植物种类的19 %。

迄今为止，已发现超过2500保护区，其中包含超过7400珍稀物种种群、重要洞穴和自然群落。

除了对特定植物、动物和群落进行清查外，还进行清查以协助私人和公共土地管理者。库存包括：

所有国家公园管理局土地、阿巴拉契亚山道、所有主要国防部设施、部分国家森林土地、许多州立公园土地等。

在跨州沿海迁徙鸣禽研究中发挥了主导作用，该研究为东北部和墨西哥湾沿岸的后续项目树立了典范。这项工作促成了弗吉尼亚州东岸候鸟鸣禽的合理保护措施的制定。

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