1) A natural heritage data management system for Oregon, with an office to manage the system and the other parts of the act;
2) A Natural Heritage Advisory Council, with nine citizens appointed by the Governor, and a representative from each of the state's natural resources agencies;
3) An Oregon Natural Heritage Plan, outlining strategies for protecting examples of Oregon's Natural Heritage and the Natural Heritage Program;
4) An Oregon Register of Natural Heritage Areas, a voluntary program which recognizes important natural areas in Oregon; and
5) A system of dedicated and protected natural areas, including state Natural Heritage Conservation Areas, private reserves, and federal Research Natural Areas.