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Frank McLean
Web Services Specialist

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NatureServe Web Services

About Web Services

NatureServe Web Services enable you to create dynamic, customized Web applications that interact directly with NatureServe’s biodiversity databases. Using Web Services, data users can:

  • Obtain near real–time access to the most recent biological inventories.
  • Access and analyze data in your own applications, such as a GIS.
  • Easily compare data developed across multiple states and provinces.

What’s New

  • Species Images Service — Provides access to NatureServe's collection of species images that are available for public use. The service provides direct access to the image metadata, selected by wild-carded scientific or common name. A code sample is available to show you how images can be retrieved and displayed by your application.