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Arkansas Heritage Program
Areas of significant biodiversity in Arkansas
The Arkansas Heritage Program is the research arm of the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission. The goal of the program is to conserve the natural diversity of Arkansas by identifying ecologically important areas and setting priorities for the protection of these areas and the species that inhabit them. To that end, the Arkansas Heritage Program maintains the Natural Heritage Inventory. The Inventory is a comprehensive and dynamic database that tracks the location and status of rare species and natural communities in Arkansas.
Along with maintaining the Natural Heritage Inventory, the Arkansas Heritage Program is also actively involved in on-the-ground conservation efforts. Staff conduct field surveys across the state to locate and document occurrences of rare species and natural communities. Results of survey work provide baseline data that can be used to identify high priority sites, develop conservation measures, and guide land management practices.
