2.
The Natural State
Revised State
Nickname from “Land
of Opportunity” in 1995
Diverse landscapes and
natural beauty
Scientists from around
U.S. visit to study
unique ecosystems
4.
What Makes Terre Noire
Unique?
High quality black-land
prairie
Natural Habitat for
endangered species
Ornate Box Turtle
Other rare plant and
animal species
Photo courtesy--Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission
5.
Acquired Terre Noire with The Nature Conservancy in 1991
A Few Areas of ANHC Staff Focus:
Restoration of degraded Natural Areas
Trail maintenance
Data collection of rare plants and wildlife
Arkansas Natural Heritage
Commission
6.
Restoration: Prescribed Burning
Cedars are invasive to the native black-land prairie ecosystem.
Prescribed burning mimics natural fires and promotes prairie regrowth.
7.
The Tire Trauma
Affecting Terre Noire
Decomposing tires release toxic
chemicals into the soil
Prescribed burning near
problematic waste-tire sites
creates risk of tire fire
Chemicals in tire
smoke are equally as toxic as
those released from
decomposition
According to the
Environmental Protection
Agency, tire fires may
potentially burn for several
months and are extremely
difficult to extinguish.
9. April Volunteer Work-Day
Terre Noire Natural Area Restoration Project
Henderson State University’s
Biology Club joined in tire removal efforts
10.
These newborn deer mice were found
in a tire, unaware of their toxic
environment. They remained in their
shelter to be reunited with their family.
Both Photos Courtesy of Tiffany Carter
11.
“Be the Change You Want to See”
Join the effort to preserve our Natural State’s diversity
Visit this page:
www.naturalheritage.com
Click this image:
Fill out 2 forms:
Volunteer Information
Volunteer Release
Email to:
toby@arkansasheritage.org
For more information,
you may either contact
me directly, or…
