Natural area publications

Guide to Minnesota's Scientific and Natural Areas. 1999.
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Natural Areas: Protecting A Vital Community Asset, A Sourcebook for Minnesota Local Governments and Citizens, Laurie Allman, for publication by the Natural Heritage and Nongame Research Program of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. This practical book helps local government leaders and citizens protect natural areas in their communities. In a well-organized and understandable format, the Sourcebook includes specific protection tools, case studies, model ordinances, how to obtain financing, a glossary of technical terms, and more. Status reports on Minnesota's natural areas and a short course in ecology help round out the reader's understanding of this timely topic. Spiral-bound. 150 pp.
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Scientific and Natural Areas Program, Enhancing Minnesota's Biological Legacy. Brochure highlighting the SNA program's protection, preservation, and management goals. Similar brochures are also available in Hmong, Lao, Vietnamese, and Cambodian languages.
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Statewide Map of Scientific and Natural Areas. 2012. Large-format 26.125" x 27.625" map.
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map of SNA locations

Worlds within a World: Reflections on Visits to Minnesota Scientific and Natural Area Preserves, by Paul Gruchow, Minnesota Conservation Volunteer magazine and Scientific and Natural Areas Program. 1999. Winner of the 12th Annual Minnesota Book Awards in the Nature and Minnesota category!
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This information is available in an alternative format upon request. E-mail the DNR Information Center at info.dnr@state.mn.us or call at (651) 296-6157 or (888) MINNDNR.