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Providing information on species and ecosystems at risk

The British Columbia Conservation Data Centre (CDC) systematically collects and disseminates information on plants, animals and ecosystems (ecological communities) at risk in British Columbia.

This information is compiled and maintained in a computerized database which provides a centralized and scientific source of information on the status, locations and level of protection of these organisms and ecosystems.

The CDC is part of the Environmental Stewardship Division in the B.C. Ministry of Environment. It is also part of NatureServe, an international organization of cooperating Conservation Data Centres and Natural Heritage Programs all using the same methodology to gather and exchange information on the threatened elements of biodiversity.

* Links to pages in the Endangered Species and Ecosystems site.

About the CDC
Check here for information about what the CDC is, why the CDC was established, who uses the CDC, and the advantages of the CDC approach.

What's New
Keep up with the latest CDC developments by checking our What's New page. Last updated May 2008.

Contacts
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Methods
Find information about the standard methodology that the CDC uses.

Data Access
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Data Contributions
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Publications
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Ecology
Learn about conservation status ranking of ecological communities.

FAQs
Find answers to common questions on the FAQ page in the Endangered Species and Ecosystems site.

Glossary
Find definitions for terms on the Glossary page in the Endangered Species and Ecosystems site.

Related Links
Find links to further related information on the Other Links page in the Endangered Species and Ecosystems site.