Biodiversity mapping aims to map the distribution of plant, fungal, and animal species for a given area. The goal is to record species distributions and spatial dynamics of biological diversity and habitats. Because the planet is in a biodiversity crisis, SPUN's approach is to benchmark biodiversity in order to understand changes over time caused by factors such as agricultural expansion and urbanization. This is a central part of SPUN's mission: to map and protect the fungal networks that regulate the earth's climate and ecosystems.