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View from a high vantage point of a forest in fall colors with a river running alongside it.
Mississippi River An aerial view of the Mississippi River Levee near Mound City, Arkansas. © Rory Doyle
Restoring Shortleaf Pine (7:40) Once a dominant species across Arkansas, the shortleaf pine has faced decades of decline due to land‑use changes, wildfire suppression and habitat loss. Today, local partners, conservation groups and state agencies are joining forces to restore this iconic native tree.

Protecting Nature in Arkansas

Explore the ways that our conservation work shows up in the Natural State.

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Shortleaf pine forest in Arkansas.

Restoring Shortleaf Pine Forests

Through prescribed fire, sustainable timber management, reforestation and seed collection, Arkansas is restoring shortleaf pine forests, boosting biodiversity and ecosystem resilience.

Two fire crew members working on a large drone.

Drones Take Flight for Conservation in Arkansas

See how drones are emerging as a valuable tool in modern conservation efforts.

Newly bulity bridge crossing Cave Creek in Arkansas.

Restoring Stream Connectivity in Arkansas

TNC Arkansas and partners are restoring stream connectivity in the Ozarks by removing barriers like low-water crossings to protect biodiversity and reconnect rivers.

A rocky save opening with water flowing from it.

Going Underground: Protecting the Interior Highlands

The Nature Conservancy is crossing borders—Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas to be specific—to protect our caves and increase water quality.

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Bird's Eye View A picture from a drone after a prescribed fire in Rattlesnake Ridge Natural Area. © Bryan Rupar

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Read about our achievements over the past year for nature and people.

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Morning dawns Sunrise at Rattlesnake Ridge facing Pinnacle Mountain. © Joshua Kwekel

Explore the Places You Help Conserve in Arkansas

We work proactively with private landowners, businesses, public agencies, and other organizations to conserve the lands and waters of the Natural State for people to enjoy.

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You Make the Difference for People and Nature in Arkansas

Every day we work with individuals and businesses, private landowners and public agencies, and others focused on conserving and restoring the lands and waters of the Natural State.

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