Protect
Conserve and Preserve
- Conservation & Preservation of native habitats
- Wildlife
- Rivers & Streams, Wetlands
- Ecotourism/birding/hiking/recreation
“New Mexico is one of the most biologically diverse states in the U.S. ranking fourth in highest plant diversity! Over 4,200 plant species are documented; 235 of which are rare or endangered plant species and over 110 are endemic, meaning they occur nowhere else in the world.” –EMNRD
All habitat types play an important role in maintaining ecosystem health and biodiversity as an essential resource for wildlife. Preserving, and protecting these areas benefits the lives that depend upon them and also the overall health of the planet.
While New Mexico is home to such a wide variety of plants and species, many of the varieties are stressed due to the effects of drought, aridification, and wildfire.
Conserve and preserve existing habitat
Level 1
30% of plantable space, a healthy and biodiverse ecosystem. Accomplishment of 60 point score on best practices check list items of native plantings, canopy, land stewardship and firescaping.
Level 2
50% of plantable space, a healthy and biodiverse ecosystem. Accomplishment of 75 point score on best practices check list items of native plantings, canopy, land stewardship and firescaping with an average of one native plant per square foot, and minimum of ten native species.
Level 3
70% of plantable space, a healthy and biodiverse ecosystem. Accomplishment of 90 point score on best practices check list items of native plantings, canopy, land stewardship and firescaping with an average of one native plant per square foot and eleven+ native species.
