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Welcome to Discover Life in America and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park's All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory

The ATBI is Gaining Ground in Scientific Discoveries!

As of January, 2008 DLIA's ATBI Program has resulted in the identification of 874 species new to science and 5,207 species previously not known to inhabit the Park. Learn more about these
New Species

DLIA is also part of a group of organizations joining to form an alliance of parks, preserves, recreation areas, and monuments known collectively as
The ATBI Alliance





Check out what has been added to our site lately! 		The Velvetleaf Blueberry was the 5000th species discovered
as new to the Park!

DLIA Logo Discover Life in America (DLIA) is the
non-profit organization coordinating
the All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory (ATBI)
in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. 		DLIA Logo
Click image to open page. ATBI: We invite you to explore with scientists, teachers, students, and volunteers as we search for every species living in the Park. Find out more about the biodiversity of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park ATBI.
Click image to open page. Park Species: Learn about the incredible biodiversity of species inhabiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Click image to open page. Volunteers: The ATBI depends on a wide variety of volunteers who donate their time and expertise. Become a "citizen scientist" and enjoy contributing to this unique biodiversity endeavor. Learn about about upcoming Volunteer Events.
Click image to open page. Education: Each year, 15,000 students take part in the Parks as Classrooms program and other educational offerings including the biodiversity of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park ATBI.
Click image to open page. Scientists: Grants have been offered each year since 2000 to support scientists working on the biodiversity of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park ATBI. 
Click image to open page. Support: Each year, support from individuals and businesses provide resources for providing research grants, educating young people, purchasing supplies, and protecting the biodiversity of the Smokies.