Fernwood Seep Natural Area

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Within the System of Natural Areas are sites that represent some of the best, and last, remaining examples of the state’s original natural landscape. Natural areas are special places that protect rare natural communities and provide vital habitat for a host of plant and animal species, some of which are considered to be rare, threatened, or endangered. Locate one of our 79 natural areas below.

Fernwood Seep Natural Area

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Division: Ouachita Mountains

Acres: 10

Year Added: 2002

Hunting Allowed?: No

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Featured by: ANHC

Location: Polk County

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Fernwood Seep Natural Area consists of a complex of Ouachita Mountain wooded acid seeps, with a spring-fed stream and upland pine-oak-hickory forests. Wooded acid seeps are an uncommon natural community and support rare species. There are few protected examples in the southeastern Ouachita Mountains and this site is the only example protected by the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission (ANHC).

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From Wickes travel north on U.S. Highway 71 approximately 3 miles to County Road 14. Turn left (west) on County Road 14 and travel 1 mile. The natural area is north of the road.