##  [Biodiversity Mapping and Assessment Tool ](/resource/biodiversity-mapping-and-assessment-tool) 

Organization

[Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC)](/organization/ducks-unlimited-canada-duc)

 

 

Resource Type

[Technical guide](/taxonomy/term/35)

 

 

Author(s)

James Paterson

Lauren Bortolotti

Paige Kowal

Ashley Pidwerbesky

James Devries

 

 

Original Authors

James Paterson

Lauren Bortolotti

Paige Kowal

Ashley Pidwerbesky

James Devries

 

 

Contacts

[James Paterson](/contact/james-paterson)

 

 

Resource Date:

2025

 

 

## About the tool

Ducks Unlimited Canada’s conservation work is grounded in science. Our Institute for Wetland and Waterfowl Research developed a decision support tool for biodiversity in Prairie Canada.

By identifying biodiversity hotspots, it reveals areas where conservation and restoration can benefit the most species. A public version offers accessible data on predicted species richness of amphibians, birds, mammals, and reptiles across 41.4 km² (16 mi²) sites.

For a guide on how to use this tool look [here.](https://www.ducks.ca/our-work/science/prairie-biodiversity-mapping-tool/how-to-biodiversity-mapping-tool/)