Advancing conservation in Arkansas through science

The Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission focuses on science-based conservation to protect our state’s biodiversity. As the central repository for data on Arkansas’s rare species and natural communities, we work to provide up-to-date information for sound and timely conservation decisions. Our System of Natural Areas provides long-term protection to some of the state’s most ecologically significant lands. Through outreach and education programs we strive to deepen the ecological literacy of Arkansans. These efforts, combined with an array of partnerships, are all aimed at ensuring that Arkansas’s natural heritage is not lost.

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06.25.2009: Natural News connects ANHC to discoverer of endemic species 06.23.2009: New rare plant found in Arkansas 06.22.2009: Woodpecker population at Pine City grows

06.25.2009: Natural News connects ANHC to discoverer of endemic species

As part of our celebration of the 2009 Heritage Month...

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06.23.2009: New rare plant found in Arkansas

Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission (ANHC) Botanist Theo Witsell and Bergman High...

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06.22.2009: Woodpecker population at Pine City grows

The ANHC manages a large number of ecologically significant sites...

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