Hi Rogelio Rodriguez, > Rogelio Rodriguez wrote: >> >> Hi, I'm trying to find a good source for plant distributions, but for >> either single species or groups. I'm familiar with similar resources for >> animals such as MaNIS, but I was wondering if there is one for plants that >> some herbariums have compiled where you can download data and map the >> specimens. Maybe any GIS layers for single species or groups, I have layers >> on vegetation classification, but looking for something more specific.
Many herbaria provide specimen information online. Do you have a geographic area of interest? GBIF is a global initiative that may be of interest. http://www.gbif.org/ Hope this helps, Michael >> >> Thanks, >> >> Rogelio Rodriguez >> >> >> _________________________________________________________________ >> Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. >> http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222985/direct/01/ >> > -- Michael Denslow Graduate Student I.W. Carpenter Jr. Herbarium [BOON] Department of Biology Appalachian State University Boone, North Carolina U.S.A. -- AND -- Communications Manager Southeast Regional Network of Expertise and Collections sernec.org
