Natural Resource Condition Assessments for Buffalo National River

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The Natural Resource Condition Assessment (NRCA) Program provides framework, funding, and publishing support to parks to aid in the synthesis and documentation of natural resource conditions. Condition assessment reports are a tool to describe selected park resources, record a snapshot of their current condition, identify trends in condition, and determine potential or current threats and stressors. Understanding the condition and trend of natural resources is key for parks and NPS planners to appropriately prioritize and allocate stewardship resources.

 

A popular hiking destination, Big Bluff offers outstanding views of the Buffalo River.

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Flowing across 153 miles of northern Arkansas, the Buffalo River is one of the few remaining undammed rivers in the lower 48 states. The lower 135 miles of the river is designated as the Buffalo National River and is administered by the National Park Service. The National River designation protects the river’s free-flowing state and habitat for the flora and fauna that live in or near the river. Most visitors come to paddle the river by canoe, tube, or kayak, while others hike, camp, or fish along its banks.

Links to NRCA Products
Materials produced by the park and the NRCA Program.

For other reports and natural resource datasets visit the NPS Data Store.

Source: NPS DataStore Collection 7765 (results presented are a subset). To search for additional information, visit the NPS DataStore.