Warren Prairie Natural Area
| County |
Bradley, Drew |
| Division |
West Gulf Coastal Plain |
| Acres |
2128.56 |
| Year Added |
1983 |
Warren Prairie Natural Area, located in the West Gulf Coastal Plain, consists of a mosaic of salt slick barrens, saline prairie, Delta post oak flatwoods, prairie mound woodlands, pine woodlands, and bottomland hardwood forest communities. Soils at the site, containing high amounts of sodium, appear to account for the sparse and irregular distribution of trees and the resultant dominance of grasses and other herbaceous vegetation. Stands of dwarf palmetto are distributed irregularly on the prairie and lend a tropical aspect to the area. The natural area provides critical habitat for the state’s largest population of the federally threatened plant, Geocarpon minimum. The potential for Warren Prairie to serve as habitat for the federally endangered red-cockaded woodpecker is being examined. The Nature Conservancy holds title to a single contiguous acre.
Directions
From Warren, take U.S. Highway 278 East approximately 4.5 miles, across the Saline River, to the junction of State Highway 172. Turn right (south) and proceed 2.0 miles to parking lot and sign on left (east).
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Hunting
Specific types of hunting are allowed on this natural area. For details, see page 124 of the Arkansas Game and Fish Hunting Guidebook 2008-09. Take all necessary safety precautions when visiting this natural area during hunting season.
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Last updated on 1/16/2008.