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Welcome to the Big Thicket Association
and the All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory
of the Big Thicket National Preserve

Big Thicket Association (BTA) is sponsoring the All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory, "Thicket of Diversity", in partnership with the Big Thicket National Preserve.
The Thicket of Diversity project is probably the most significant project undertaken in the Preserve's history - Jerry Cook
BTA is part of a group organizing the ATBI Alliance of parks, preserves, recreation areas, and monuments.

BTA: Big Thicket Association (BTA) is the non-profit organization coordinating the All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory (ATBI) in Big Thicket National Preserve.
ATBI: The All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory (ATBI), referred to as the "Thicket of Diversity", is being administered by the Big Thicket Association in cooperation with the National Park Service (NPS). The project has been undertaken to enhance the ability of NPS management by identifying every living species inhabitating the Big Thicket National Preserve.
Scientists Information:Taxonomic Working Groups (TWiGS) are the heart and soul of the ATBI effort. They perform the field sampling and identification of organisms collected during the inventory.
Volunteers: Citizen Scientists are volunteers that help provide key support to the ATBI effort. "Citizen scientists" of all ages enjoy opportunities to learn, explore, make friends, and contribute to a unique and worthwhile endeavor.
Donations: This undertaking would not be possible without generous support from persons like you. Donations help BTA fund researchers seeking knowledge about the components, abundance, and diversity of life in the Big Thicket.
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Contact Us	Linda C. Brindle, Executive Director Big Thicket Association email: director@bigthicket.org phone: (936) 274-5898, fax: (936) 274-5854	Big Thicket Association Field Research Station P.O. Box 198 Saratoga, Texas 77585