Connecting Science With Conservation
The Colorado Natural Heritage Program is Colorado’s only comprehensive source of information on the status and location of Colorado’s rarest and most threatened species and natural plant communities. We share information with a wide range of stakeholders in partnerships that work to ensure the Colorado’s biodiversity resources are not diminished. CNHP has an enormous impact on conservation in Colorado through these partnerships.
Featured Topics
Tracking List
Current list of rare species and natural communities tracked by CNHP along with imperilment ranks and status.
Field Guides
CNHP currently has field guides for Colorado's Rare Plants, Wetland Plants and Wetland Plant Associations.
Ecological Systems
CNHP has developed detailed descriptions for all of the ecological systems in Colorado.
County Surveys
CNHP regularly surveys for biological resources in Colorado counties helping to create a clearer picture of our biodiversity.