Program Links Available reports, lists and forms for native and
non-native plants and animals
The Natural Heritage Database The Natural Heritage
Database is a continuously updated inventory of rare plant and animal
species and natural communities in Delaware. It is the state's most
comprehensive, centralized source of information on rare plants, animals,
and natural communities. The Database is a compilation of information
from a wide range of sources including publications, museum and herbarium
collections, and fieldwork. The database is updated and improved as
new data are obtained. We use the database to assist individuals,
corporations, agencies, and organizations in planning for the protection
of habitat for rare species and natural communities.
How to Make a Data Request
Requests for information
should be submitted on letterhead, and
should include a full description of the
proposed project (if any) and a copy of
a map, preferably a U.S.G.S. topographic
map, delineating the boundaries of the
area of interest. In order to recover the costs of performing the
data search, you will be charged $35.00 per hour (one hour minimum).
In your letter, please state that you are aware of our fee schedule.
In addition, our staff try to be available to perform on-site inventories
at a charge of $35.00 per hour plus travel
costs.
All information requests should be addressed to:
Environmental Review/Information Request
Delaware Natural Heritage
Program
Division of Fish and Wildlife
4876 Hay Point
Landing Road
Smyrna, Delaware 19977
How to Contact DNHP:
Delaware Natural Heritage and Endangered
Species Program
Division of Fish and Wildlife
Department of
Natural Resources and Environmental Control
4876
Hay Point Landing Road
Smyrna, DE 19977
302) 653-2880 or 2881Fax:
(302) 653-3431
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What is Delaware’s Natural Heritage?
Delaware’s natural heritage is comprised of native wildlife,
plants and habitats. Did you know that Delaware is home to more
than 800 species of wildlife? This figure includes only a few invertebrate
animal groups, thus the actual number of wildlife species in the
state is probably many thousands! More than 90% of these species
are considered “nongame” – that is, they are not
hunted or trapped for sport or consumption. Did you know that Delaware
has more than 1,500 native species of plants? More than 40% of Delaware’s
native plant species are rare or uncommon. Did you know that Delaware
has more than 100 different terrestrial and wetland habitat types?
Delaware’s wild diversity is our natural heritage!
What species are endangered?
Native wildlife species that are in danger of going extinct may
be listed as Endangered by the Division of Fish and Wildlife. To
view Delaware’s current endangered species list, Click
Here.
Delaware is currently working on a Delaware Wildlife Action Plan that will result in a plan for restoring and maintaining critical
habitats and dwindling populations of the state’s wildlife.
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