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man marking tree with axe

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Ball Mill Resurgence NA

Ball Mill Resurgence in Missouri

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Pioneer Forest Primer

After Harvest of Single-Tree Selection methods

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Video — Leo Drey & Pioneer Forest

Leo A. Drey - Founder of the L-A-D Foundation

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Dripping Springs NA

Dripping Springs Natural Area, Texas County, 8.59 acres

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Roger Pryor Pioneer Backcountry

Big Creek in Pioneer Backcountry Missouri

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Horseshoe Bend NA

Horseshoe Bend Natural Area, Texas County, 233 acres

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Drey Family Advisory Council

Kay Drey, widow of founder Leo Drey

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Perry County Karst

cave characteristic of karst

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2008 Grants

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