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Scientists are now identifying more than 16,000 new species each year, revealing far more biodiversity than expected across animals, plants, fungi, and beyond. Many species remain undiscovered, especially insects and microbes, and future advances could unlock millions more.

Photo courtesy of the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy announced today the permanent protection of 74 forested acres in Venango Township, Erie County. The land has added to the Conservancy’s now 1,138-acre West Branch French Creek Conservation Area.

A state-funded survey has collected fungi species from across California, uncovering hundreds of species previously unknown to science. Part of a statewide biodiversity effort, the project has gathered thousands of specimens and marks the first initiative of its kind in North America. Understanding fungi’s role in nature has implications for conservation and forest restoration.

Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, has published Getting to Know ArcGIS Enterprise. This detailed primer is available now and serves as an introduction to a foundational software in geographic information system (GIS) technology. Getting to Know ArcGIS Enterprise addresses the most common and vital workflows ArcGIS Enterprise administrators need to know.

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