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The Natural Areas Program in Oregon is an outgrowth of an interagency effort to establish state, federal and private natural areas throughout the Pacific Northwest. This effort has been overseen by the U.S. Forest Service to coordinate the interagency Natural Areas Committee. This committee meets twice a year, and has representatives from the federal land management agencies, state agencies, TNC, and others interested in Natural Areas. Currently, the Natural Areas Association helps coordinate efforts throughout the U.S. and the world, and promotes information exchange regarding the management and establishment of natural areas.
In Oregon, the natural areas program is best described in the Oregon Natural Heritage Plan. The Natural Heritage Advisory Council, as part of the states effort outlined in the Natural Heritage Act, has created a Register of Natural Heritage Resources, and some state Dedicated Heritage Conservation Areas, described below.
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