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Species Impact: Best Practices

Help avoid and minimize species impacts due to construction practices.

Building on Karst Best Practices

To protect Missouri's cave wildlife and water quality, use best practices when building on karst topography.

Conservation and Habitat Contractors

Get help improving your land for conservation and wildlife. Browse the Grow Native! program's list of habitat professionals.

Grow Native!

Use Missouri native plants to control runoff, improve forage, and bring more wildlife into your landscape.

Missouri Natural Heritage Program

The Missouri Natural Heritage Program (MONHP) identifies species and natural communities of conservation concern in each Missouri county.

Protect Trees During Construction (pdf, 441 KB)

Save the beauty and investment in your Missouri property by managing your building area to protect trees. Color diagrams and a checklist show you how.

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MDC protects and manages Missouri's fish, forest, and wildlife resources.  We also facilitate your participation in resource-management activities, and we provide opportunities for you to use, enjoy and learn about nature.