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Ouachita Mountains Biological Station
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DOWNLOADABLE FORMS (PDF)
Reservation Request, OMBS
Meals, Station Map, Meal Request.
Brochure (NOTE: The brochure is large. To save and use it quickly: Right click on link, save
link target as brochure.pdf. Then open that file with Adobe Reader.
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Access
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| 3.9 mi (6.5 km) southwest of Big Fork, Polk County, Arkansas. Directions |
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Research & Education
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| The station serves collegiate groups, graduate students and faculty
researchers for any aspect of field research. The station is available at any time during the year by reservation.. |
| The OMBS Biota Project Everyone can
help with this project. Go to the link to check the status of the biotic checklists
of the OMBS. |
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Photographs and News
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| News,
West Cabin, Trails, Needs |
| Photos, Bufo
progress |
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Make the OMBS your headquarters for
research and study in the Ouachita Mountains of west-central Arkansas, or throughout Arkansas. The OMBS is close
to great habitats within one hours drive
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Environment
OMBS is a 380 acre natural area located in the Ouachita Mountains
of the Interior Highlands. Elevation ranges from approximately 395 to 622 m. The area is a mixed pine hardwood
forest depending upon the degree and orientation of the slope. Dominant tree species include shortleaf pine, post
oak, black oak, blackjack oak, southern red oak, and sweetgum with dogwood, downy serviceberry, American hornbeam,
eastern hophornbeam, and winged elm in the understory. Within a fifty mile radius several endemic species of salamanders
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Facilities
| 1. NUTHATCH -- A 600 sq. ft. combination laboratory/kitchenette with sleeping facilities
for ten; two bathrooms and one shower; heat/AC. |
| 2. BUFO -- A small residencewith bath and shower (recently rennovated). |
| 3. KINGFISHER -- A pavillion (with electricity and water) for camping or work space. |
| 4. PHOEBE -- An educational building with excellent lighting, many windows, bathroom,
shower, washer/dryer, heat/AC. Table workspace for 24+ persons. |
| 5. NEOTOMA -- A small workshop |
| 6. BEAR -- A residence with 2 bedrooms, kitchen, den, and fireplace; with heat/AC.
The home of the Resident Manager. |
| 7. DOGWOOD -- This building doubles as the office and library. With heat/AC |
| 8. NECTURUS -- The well house. The new water system is treated and softened. |
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| - Several miles of trails provide access to remote areas. |
| - Research opportunities abound |
| - Extensive area permits tent camping. The immediate vicinity of the
buildings is wooded. An adjacent, spring-fed stream runs into two ponds in late stages of succession. |
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- Since these facilities are privately funded, contributions toward
expenses are gratefully accepted.
This is an excellent research and teaching site for
your graduate students, undergraduates, and faculty.
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Board Of Governors
| Dr. Laurence M. Hardy, Director of OMBS |
Dr. Christopher J. Kellner |
| Mrs. Betty Speairs, Chairperson |
Mr. Larry R. Raymond |
| Ms. Betty G. Crump |
Dr. Stanley E. Trauth |
| Dr. Gary Heidt |
Dr. Ronald J. Tyrl |
| Dr. Arthur A. Johnson |
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Advisory Board
| Mr. Bill Abernathy |
Dr. Joyce Hardin |
| Dr. Robert Aldridge |
Mr. Bradley Holleman |
| Mr. Percy M. Alexander, Jr. |
Mr. James H. Lynn |
| Mr. Vernon M. Bates |
Dr. Michael Plummer |
| Dr. Thomas M. Buchanan |
Dr. Henry W. Robison |
| Ms. Amanda Crnkovic |
Dr. Kimberly G. Smith |
| Dr. Donald Culwell |
Dr. Renn Tumlison |
| Dr. Gary Graham |
Ms. Susanna Mosley, Legal Agent |
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Contact Information
Dr. Laurence M. Hardy
| Museum of Life Sciences |
(318) 797-5338 Work |
| LSU in Shreveport |
(318) 687-6738 Home |
| One University Place |
(318) 797-5222 Fax |
| Shreveport, LA 71115-2399 |
lhardy@lsus.edu |
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(318) 518-5709 Cell |
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