Database Development
Often overlooked, but equally important as the data themselves, is a robust database management system. Database management systems are critical for efficiently storing, updating, and retrieving large amounts of data in timely and meaningful ways. CNHP uses complex relational databases and enterprise-level software to manage locations of rare and imperiled species and natural plant communities, taxonomic information, imperilment ranks, important biodiversity areas, and protected lands in Colorado. We also collaborate with partners to develop database solutions to meet their unique needs.
We can help with:
- Database Design
- Web-enabled Database Development
- Online Content Management Systems
- Data Entry and Quality Control Tools
- Reporting Tools
Featured Topics
Biodiversity Information Management System (Biotics 5)
Biotics 5 is a web-enabled database hosted by NatureServe. Biotics is CNHP's platform of choice to track locations of rare and imperiled species and plant communities, manage global and state imperilment ranks for elements in Colorado, and maintain Potential Conservation Areas.
Visit the Biodiversity Information Management System (Biotics 5) Page
COMaP - Colorado Ownership, Management and Protection Database
COMaP is the state’s premier map of protected lands, featuring over 28,000 entries of protected land polygons, each with a suite of attributes such as owner, manager, easement holder, public access, and more. COMaP is served through an online Map Viewer with a backend database that supports user input and custom queries.
Visit the COMaP - Colorado Ownership, Management and Protection Database Page
STReaMS - Endangered Fishes Database
CNHP’s custom database solution to track endangered fishes in the Upper Colorado River Basin for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service fish recovery programs.
Visit the STReaMS - Endangered Fishes Database Page
Conservation Easement Study Database
CNHP’s custom database solution to manage conservation easement data in southeast Colorado.
Visit the Conservation Easement Study Database Page
