This iNaturalist account is operated by the Vermont Natural Heritage Inventory, a program of the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department.

The Vermont Natural Heritage Inventory (VNHI) documents the diversity of native plants, animals and natural communities in Vermont. We follow a common methodology used by the network of Natural Heritage programs and Conservation Data Centers in the United States and internationally. These programs and data centers are linked together by NatureServe, a non-profit organization committed to connecting science and conservation.

VNHI maintains a robust spatial (GIS) database of species and natural community observations used in conservation and regulatory planning. By contributing observations of the species we track, you are making a direct, applied contribution to conservation of these species and associated natural communities in Vermont. We thank you for your interest and participation!