Moro Big Pine Natural Area-Wildlife Management Area
| County |
Calhoun |
| Division |
West Gulf Coastal Plain |
| Acres |
6042.83 |
| Year Added |
2007 |
Moro Big Pine Natural Area-Wildlife Management Area is part of a 120,000 acre site that is considered the best and largest remaining loblolly pine flatwoods in the West Gulf Coastal Plain of Arkansas. The soils at this site are poorly-drained with a shallow fragipan that limits root penetration and creates wetland conditions during part of the growing season. Overall diversity is high with many rare plant communities represented including upland pine-grass savannas, saline soil barrens, and open sandy seeps. The site also hosts a variety of rare plants and animals including the federally endangered Red-cockaded Woodpecker. A conservation easement on the NA-WMA will ensure that some of this habitat is managed to support increased game species like deer, turkey, and quail as well as endangered species such as the Red-cockaded Woodpecker.
Directions
From Hampton travel south on U.S. Highway 167 approximately 8.5 miles to County Road 29 and turn left (east). Proceed 4.4 miles to County Road 31 (second road on the right). Turn right and travel approximately 0.3 mile to parking area.
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Hunting
Specific types of hunting are allowed on this natural area. For details, see the current Arkansas Game and Fish Hunting Guidebook. Take all necessary safety precautions when visiting this area.
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Last updated on 1/16/2008.