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ARKANSAS 



General description: The wetlands of Arkansas include periodically inundated 

 forested bottomlands and swamps on the flood plains of the Mississippi, Arkan- 

 sas, and Red rivers and their tributaries. 



Sources of data: Very little information has been received regarding the wet- 

 lands of this state. 



Recommendations: Two areas have been reported that would warrant investiga- 

 tion as potential Natural Landmarks. A survey will be required in order to 

 locate the best portions and to establish the ownership pattern. The location, 

 habitat quality, and ownership of Grassy Lake, an extensive old-growth cypress 

 swamp, is known, but a commitment to preserve the area would be required. 

 The Cache River Bottoms are interesting because of the great fluctuations in 

 water levels to which they are subjected. A third wetland, the White River Su- 

 garberry Natural Area, has been established in the White River National Wil- 

 dlife Refuge. An effort should be made to develop more data regarding the wet- 

 lands of this state. This should include the river bottoms and also possible 

 pockets in the Ozark and Ouchita uplands known to harbor an ancient Ap- 

 palachian Highland floristic element. 



Wetlands reported for Arkansas 



AR 1. Cache River Bottoms 



AR 2. *Grassy Lake 



AR 3. White River Sugarberry Natural 



Area 



Habitat type 



F-l-S 

 F-7-Sw 



F-l-Sw, F-7-Sw 



