Natural areas are defined as biological communities or geological sites that preserve and are managed to perpetuate the natural character, diversity, and ecological processes of Missouri's native landscapes. They are permanently protected and managed for the purpose of preserving their natural qualities. The Missouri Natural Areas Committee specifies that these areas represent the highest and best use of such tracts. Participating agencies will not authorize any use or diversion of these areas which is incompatible with the objective of natural area management, unless there is a critical public need for which there is no alternative. The goal of the natural areas system is to designate, manage and restore high quality examples of every extant natural community in each of Missouri's natural sections.
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Bald Hill Glade
Burr Oak Basin
Cupola Pond
Devil's Run Creek
Irish Wilderness
Mudlick Mountain
Rocky Creek
Stegall Mountain
Watercress Park
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Links below are from Missouri Dept. of Conservation on the Web
Butler County
