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The Delaware Natural Heritage Program (DNHP)
is part of the Division of Fish and Wildlife, Delaware Department of Natural
Resources and Environmental Control. The program was established in Delaware
in 1987. The DNHP is recognized as the lead agency for the identification
and ranking of Delaware’s native flora. It's mission is to track
the status of rare and uncommon species of plants and animals, as well
as pristine and unique natural community types. Through systematic state-wide
field surveys, the DNHP has compiled and continues to constantly update
a database containing thousands of records of state rare plants, animals
and unique natural communities that are of conservation concern. This information
is used by government agencies and conservation organizations to guide
habitat management conservation and protection efforts. The DNHP is part
of the Association for Biodiversity information. To find out more check
out the DNHP website: http://www.dnrec.state.de.us/nhp/
The
Delaware Native Plant Society (DNPS)is a
non-profit organization whose mission is to participate in and encourage
the preservation, conservation, restoration and propagation of
Delaware’s
native plants and plant communities. The DNPS provide information to government
officials, business people, educators, and the general public on the protection,
management and restoration of native plant ecosystems. The DNPS works hard
to encourage the use of native plants in the landscape by homeowners, businesses,
local, state, and federal governments through an on-going distribution
of information and knowledge by means of special publications, conferences,
workshops and field experiences. For more information visit http://www.delawarenativeplants.org.
Delaware Wildflowers
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