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SC State Parks ATBI

What is ATBI?

ATBI stands for All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory - an intense inventory of all species in a defined area, such as a state park. It usually involves scientists, citizen volunteers, and a lead agency or non-profit group. Species are scientifically sampled to gain information on:

species occurrences
abundance
distribution and when possible
ecological associations

Mission

The Mission for the South Carolina State Park Service All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory (ATBI) is to discover, locate, and monitor the species within South Carolina State Park Service properties in order to promote science, resource stewardship and public education.

Goals

To create and maintain a centralized database that houses historical data and standardizes future data.
To collect and consolidate species distribution in order to create spatial components for mapping and monitor those over time.
To make better informed land management and conservation efforts.
To collect biological information that articulates the importance of State Park Service properties.
To reach our mission by fostering relationships that are mutually
beneficial.
To promote interest in conserving the state’s natural resources through interpretation and education.