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The Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission focuses on science-based conservation to protect our state’s biological diversity. As the central repository for data on rare plants and animals and natural communities in Arkansas, we work to provide up-to-date information for sound and timely conservationdecisions. Our System of Natural Areas provides long-term protection to some of the state’s most ecologically significant lands. Through outreach and education programs we strive to deepen theecological literacy of Arkansans. These efforts, combined with an array of conservation partnerships, are all aimed at ensuring that Arkansas’s biological diversity and natural heritage are not lost.

In a tough economy, it might seem hard to justify paying dues to member organizations likeATPA. But during the challenging times, it actually makes the most sense. After all, the main task of ATPA is representing the interests of timber producers and affiliates in decision-making (think policies, regulations, procedures and financial costs) at the regional and national levels that impact our industry the most.

We are that rare association organized around ethical standards.  Holding to the standards of our Code of Ethics is a requirement for membership; it forms the founding principles of our organization.  That commitment is one of the reasons ACF members are revered as premier forest consultants, called upon by landowners across the country to advance their individual goals for their wooded acres.