This 1981 report, Rare and Endangered Vascular Plant Species in New Jersey, prepared by the Conservation and Environmental Studies Center, Inc. in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is now available for open access consultation. The document provides an invaluable record of 388 plant taxa, with detailed annotations on taxonomy, distribution, and conservation status within the state. Beyond its scientific content, it represents an important historical snapshot of botanical research and fieldwork in New Jersey during the late 20th century.
At present, this appears to be the only accessible digital copy of the report available online. Its availability ensures that researchers, educators, and the public can engage with a resource that has long been difficult to locate. By making this text discoverable, we hope to support ongoing conservation efforts, encourage new scholarship on New Jersey’s botanical heritage, and preserve the historical record of rare and endangered species documentation.