MO-Lichen+Glade+Conservation+Area


 * =Birding in Missouri=

St. Clair County
=Lichen Glade Conservation Area= Osceola, Missouri 64776 Lichen Glade Conservation Area web site Lichen Glade Natural Area web site Lichen Glade Conservation Area map

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Lichen Glade CA
Coordinates: 38.0534, -93.7927 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

About Lichen Glade Conservation Area

 * Explore a large expanse of massive sandstone outcrops.
 * Look for the well-camouflaged lichen grasshopper amongst the lichen covered rocks.

This large sandstone glade is formed from Pennsylvanian period sandstones which are 300 million year old marine deposits. Today these glades are dominated by drought adapted lichen and moss species. Conditions are harsh and desert-like. Many of the wildflowers here such as bird’s foot violet and yellow star grass bloom and set seed in the spring prior to the baking conditions of summer. Some sandstone glade species, such as fame flower and prickly pear cactus, store moisture in leaves or stems to survive. The surrounding woodlands and glade is managed with periodic prescribed fire, maintaining the open nature of these communities. Some of the blackjack oaks growing around the glade have been aged at over 130 years.

This natural area is owned by The Nature Conservancy, whose mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. The Missouri Chapter of The Nature Conservancy has protected over 145,000 acres of critical lands and waters in the state. The Nature Conservancy has been and continues to be a valuable conservation partner in the effort to conserve Missouri’s natural communities.

From the junction of MO-13 and Highway B north of Osceola, proceed west on Highway B for approximately six miles. The natural area lies north of the road, just before the Salt Creek crossing. From Lichen Glade Natural Area web site



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