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Arkansas

Protecting the Natural State

The Nature Conservancy has protected more than 250,000 acres of critical natural lands in Arkansas.

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Dense forest of Old Growth Cypress trees in the water, Hickson Lake, Dagmar Wildlife Manangement Area, Arkansas. © Byron Jorjorian

Protecting Arkansas for Future Generations

The Nature Conservancy created the Arkansas chapter in 1982 and, since then, we’ve helped protect over 250,000 acres of ecologically rich wetlands, threatened native prairies, caves, forests and waterways. From using prescribed fire to restore forests, to diving deep into the underground wilderness of Arkansas’ caves, we’re protecting The Nature State for people and nature.

Cache River National Wildlife Refuge, Arkansas © Byron Jorjorian

Surveying stream using boats, Nature Conservancy, and US Fish And Wildlife Personnel, Cache River National Wildlife Refuge, Arkansas. © Byron Jorjorian

Member Update

Stay abreast of conservation results in Arkansas – read our most recent newsletter!

Wildlife Farms, Casscoe, Arkansas © Erika Nortemann/TNC

September 28, 2009 - Casscoe, Arkansas. Wildlife Farms is a premiere hunting and fishing lodge located on 1,750 acres along the White River, which is considered one of North America's most important wintering grounds for migratory waterfowl. The property has over 5.5 miles of river frontage and contains flooded, old growth hardwood timber, oxbow lakes, and flooded fields specifically managed for waterfowl. © Erika Nortemann/TNC

Birds of a Feather Flock Together

Hunting is a great way to instill in kids a love of nature and the need to be good stewards of the earth’s natural resources.

Beach at Ozark Campground at Buffalo National River, Arkansas

Beach at Ozark Campground at Buffalo National River in Arkansas. In December 2004, TNC purchased a 1,226-acre tract (Smith River Preserve) connecting the 95,000-acre Buffalo National River Wilderness Area with the 1.2-million acre Ozark National Forest. Harold E. Malde

Helping Map Green Spaces for the Ozarks

We are helping to identify the highest-priority areas for conservation in the Ozarks.

Flooding in the Mississippi River System © David Lee

Mississippi River Flooding

The Conservancy is committed to helping develop a long-term vision for the Mississippi watershed that continues to improve our ability to manage floods and solve other challenges.

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