Natural Areas

Natural Areas

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...
The Oregon Register lists Oregon's most important sites with significant natural heritage resources...