Natural Areas

Natural Areas

Source: Miles Hemstrom

A natural area is land managed for scientific research and education that contains important biological or physical attributes. In Oregon, these lands are established under the Natural Areas Act.

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The rich diversity of ecosystems and native plants and animals is one of Oregon's most distinctive...
Land managers in the Lakes Basin have been concerned that changes in vegetation and soil conditions...
The majority of the natural areas in Oregon are Research Natural Areas (RNA) established by federal...
Dedicated natural areas in Oregon are called Natural Heritage Conservation Areas. Like federal...
Oregon's natural areas are conserved when landowners or land managers choose to establish a natural...

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