RNAs: lands left alone. (research natural areas) From: American Forests | Date: November 1, 1992| Author: Casey, Carrie | COPYRIGHT 1992 American Forests. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

A discussion of protected ecosystems designated as Research Natural Areas (RNA) by the US Forest Service was presented. Although the RNA program started in 1927, it was only recently that they were given much importance due to increased public environmental awareness.

You'll probably never visit one, but the 260 Research Natural Areas across the country are investments in our future.

Within our National Forest System--from Alaska to Puerto Rico--lie some 260 protected ecos...

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