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Get in touch with the researchers, biologists, and administrators charged with overseeing the natural areas of North Carolina.

The Natural Heritage Program compiles data, creates maps and distributes information about rare species, natural communities and conservation sites. Our knowledgeable staff is available to answer information requests about rare species or specific sites.

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Our database houses information collected by Natural Heritage Program staff and a wide array of partners who conduct research and provide data. We rely on professional biologists and volunteers to contribute information that will keep our database accurate and up-to-date.

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Natural Heritage Program Staff

Name	Title	Email	Phone Number
Misty Buchanan	Director	misty.buchanan@ncdcr.gov	919-707-8107
Jame Amoroso	Conservation Information Specialist	jame.amoroso@ncdcr.gov	919-707-8621
Rodney Butler	Business Services Coordinator/Natural Heritage Data Explorer Support	rodney.butler@ncdcr.gov	919-707-8603
Stephanie Horton	Special Projects	stephanie.horton@naturalsciences.org	919-707-8648
Wesley Knapp	Western Regional Ecologist/Botanist	wesley.knapp@ncdcr.gov	828-296-7230 ext. 228
Suzanne Mason	Conservation Data Manager/NCDOT Project Specialist	suzanne.mason@ncdcr.gov	919-707-8637
Scott Pohlman	Nature Preserve Property Manager	scott.pohlman@ncdcr.gov	919-707-8635
Judith Ratcliffe	Zoologist	judith.ratcliffe@ncdcr.gov	919-707-8628
Laura Gadd Robinson	Botanist	laura.robinson@ncdcr.gov	919-707-8647
Linda Rudd	Special Projects	linda.rudd@ncdcr.gov	919-707-8110
Michael Schafale	Terrestrial Ecologist	michael.schafale@ncdcr.gov	919-707-8627
Nathan Shepard	Eastern Regional Biologist	nathan.shepard@ncdcr.gov	919-707-8629
Michelle Warf	Conservation Data Manager/Natural Heritage Data Explorer GIS Support	michelle.warf@ncdcr.gov	919-707-8650
Meredith Wojcik	Wildlife Data Manager	meredith.wojcik@ncdcr.gov	919-707-8630