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This growing association of reserves is currently in discussions concerning the possible development of an umbrella alliance to serve cooperative interests in:
- science,
- education,
- stewardship,
- funding,
- data management,
- and other issues related to biodiversity inventories.
We welcome your suggestions and participation!
Please read the Frequently Asked Questions and the ATBI Alliance Initiative Draft.
Comments may be sent to Peter White, Peter.White@unc.edu.

Welcome to All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory (ATBI) Alliance

The ATBI Alliance is currently a group of people engaged in the formative stages of organizing National and State parks, preserves, recreation areas, and monuments involved in the discovery of the living organisms inhabiting their boundaries.

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	Acadia National Park: Located on the rugged coast of Maine, Acadia National Park encompasses over 47,000 acres of granite-domed mountains, woodlands, lakes and ponds, and ocean shoreline. Such diverse habitats create striking scenery and make the park a haven for wildlife and plants.
	Adirondack ATBI: The Association for the Protection of the Adirondacks was the first citizen based organization formed to protect the Adirondack region for the enduring benefit of present and future generations. With the knowledge that the Adirondacks are globally significant and with heart-felt conviction, individuals from diverse backgrounds support a shared vision to create a process called the Adirondack All-Taxa Biological Inventory (ATBI).
	Big Thicket Association: Big Thicket Association is sponsoring the All Taxa Biological Inventory, "Thicket of Diversity", in partnership with the Big Thicket National Preserve. BTA helps with fund-raising, organization of groups and individuals working on the project.
	Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area: The 34 islands are rich in natural and cultural resources. Imagine a place where you can explore tide pools, walk through a Civil War era fort, climb a lighthouse, hike lush trails and salt marshes, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking or swimming...all within reach of downtown Boston.
	Canyon De Chelly National Monument: Reflecting one of the longest continuously inhabited landscapes of North America, the cultural resources of Canyon de Chelly--including distinctive architecture, artifacts, and rock imagery--exhibit remarkable preservational integrity that provides outstanding opportunities for study and contemplation.
	Congaree National Park: Welcome to the largest remnant of old-growth floodplain forest remaining on the continent! Experience national and state champion trees, towering to record size amidst astonishing biodiversity. Walk, paddle or just relax within this dynamic floodplain ecosystem. Beauty and tranquility reign supreme in the midst of this natural treasure.
	Discover Life in America: We invite you to explore with scientists, teachers, students, and volunteers as we search for every species living in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Discover Life in America (DLIA) is the non-profit organization coordinating the All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory (ATBI) in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
	Mammoth Cave National Park: Mammoth Cave National Park was established to preserve the cave system, including Mammoth Cave, the scenic river valleys of the Green and Nolin rivers, and a section of south central Kentucky. This is the longest recorded cave system in the world with more than 360 miles explored and mapped.
	Nantucket Biodiversity Initiative: The Nantucket Biodiversity Initiative is a partnership between Nantucket conservation organizations, universities, non-governmental organizations, and individuals interested in documenting the biodiversity of the islands and adjacent waters and monitoring and conserving that biodiversity over time.
	Rock Creek Park: Rock Creek Park is truly a gem in our nation’s capital. It offers visitors an opportunity to reflect and soothe their spirits through the beauty of nature. Fresh air, majestic trees, wild animals, and the ebb and flow of Rock Creek emanate the delicate aura of the forest.
	Tennessee State Parks: Tennessee's 54 state parks offer a wide array of outstanding recreational opportunities and natural encounters for the entire family.
	Tomales Bay Biodiversity Partnership: The Tomales Bay Biodiversity Partnership is an organization of community members and scientists dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of life in Tomales Bay and its watershed. Cooperation for research and management of the bay has been established between over 40 organizations and individuals.
	Yellowstone National Park: Long before any recorded human history in Yellowstone, a massive volcanic eruption spewed an immense volume of ash that covered all of the western U.S., much of the Midwest, northern Mexico and some areas of the eastern Pacific. The eruption dwarfed that of Mt. St. Helens in 1980 and left a caldera 30 miles wide by 45 miles long.