Natural Areas Association (NAA) is an association of scientists and practitioners focused on the management of ecologically significant natural landscapes with the intent to protect biodiversity for current and future generations. Natural Areas News is just one of the ways NAA shares current events, reliable science, emerging challenges, best practices, and achievements of those who work daily to preserve natural areas.

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Migratory Birds, Boreal Forest, Carnivorous Plants All Thrive At New Michigan Nature Preserve

The Nature Conservancy signed over roughly 1,400 acres on North Point Peninsula to a land trust based in Michigan. The preserved property is home to some of the rarest plant and insect species found in ecologically sensitive habitats. Learn More.

Photo courtesy of Dana DiFilippo, New Jersey Monitor

New Jersey Lawmakers Advance Bill To Ban Invasive Plants, Revive Invasive Species Council

Environmentalists who have pressed the state for years to revive a long-defunct council to fight invasive plants and animals scored a victory when lawmakers agreed the New Jersey Invasive Species Council should be reestablished. Learn More.

Photo courtesy of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

USDA Forest Service Partnership with Choctaw Nation Could Help Reduce Forest Fuels

A 30-year partnership between the USDA Forest Service and the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is poised to create what they believe is the first-ever tribal wildland fire module. Learn More.