Public forests

Available Articles

Conservation Atlas Online
Search the Conservation atlas for Conservation Areas near you. You can search by name, county or feature.
Historic Driving Tour of Deer Run
Managed by the Missouri Department of Conservation's Forestry Division, the Deer Run unit offers many recreational opportunities for public use. Hunting, fishing, hiking, primitive camping, sightseeing and photography may be enjoyed during all seasons of the year.
Inventory and Harvest
About 20,000 acres of state forest land are harvested each year. Proper management is a cost-effective way to maintain diverse habitat.
Missouri Forests, Their History, Values & Management
Missouri is one of America's great forested states, ranking seventh of the 20 northeastern states in the amount of forest land. These pages are an introduction to Missouri's forests, history, values and management.
Missouri State Champion Tree Listing (59KB)
A registry of champion trees in Missouri.
Missouri State Champion Trees Program
Everyone is invited to join the search for Missouri's Champion Trees. There are many unreported giants just waiting to be discovered.
State Land
The Missouri Department of Conservation administers more than 975,000 acres located throughout the state. About 63 percent, or 615,000 acres, are forested. The forest land occurs on a wide variety of sites and, as a result, there is a broad diversity of plant and animal communities present.
Who is my local forester?
To find your local forester, click the county map on this page.

External Links

Mark Twain National Forest - USDA Forest Service
Federal website about Mark Twain National Forest