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==Camas Meadows Natural Area Preserves==

==Camas Meadows Natural Area Preserves==

In parts of Washington, almost all of the landscape has been altered. As eastern Washington's population is growing, its natural landscape is rapidly disappearing. Through Natural Area Preserves the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) protects remnants of Washington's natural heritage, reconstructs habitat and contributes to a healthy environment for future generations. Natural Area Preserves are set aside for research and provide opportunities for education. Many require a DNR guide, but others have interpretive trails where anyone can learn about Washington's unique natural heritage on their own.<ref>''Department of Natural Resources'', Southeast Region office at (509) 952-8510.</ref>  

In parts of Washington, almost all of the landscape has been altered. As central Washington's population is growing, its natural landscape is rapidly disappearing. Through Natural Area Preserves the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) protects remnants of Washington's natural heritage, reconstructs habitat and contributes to a healthy environment for future generations. Natural Area Preserves are set aside for research and provide opportunities for education. Many require a DNR guide, but others have interpretive trails where anyone can learn about Washington's unique natural heritage on their own.<ref>''Department of Natural Resources'', Southeast Region office at (509) 952-8510.</ref>  

The Natural Area designation at Camas Meadows was purchased primarily to protect two endangered plants that live there: the Wenatchee larkspur and the Wenatchee Mountain checker-mallow. The Preserve at Camas Meadows contains 75% of the global population of the Wenatchee Mountain checker-mallow and 40% of the Wenatchee larkspur. There are a few other nearby places that have smaller populations of these two plants, but Camas Meadows is their primary home.<ref>Vladimir Steblina. [http://camasmeadows.blogspot.com/2008_07_01_archive.html Nowhere else but Camas Meadows], ''Camas Meadows'', July 05, 2008.</ref>

The Natural Area designation at Camas Meadows was purchased primarily to protect two endangered plants that live there: the Wenatchee larkspur and the Wenatchee Mountain checker-mallow. The Preserve at Camas Meadows contains 75% of the global population of the Wenatchee Mountain checker-mallow and 40% of the Wenatchee larkspur. There are a few other nearby places that have smaller populations of these two plants, but Camas Meadows is their primary home.<ref>Vladimir Steblina. [http://camasmeadows.blogspot.com/2008_07_01_archive.html Nowhere else but Camas Meadows], ''Camas Meadows'', July 05, 2008.</ref>

===Endagered Species===

===Endagered Species===

The Wenatchee larkspur is confined to a small total range and apparently a very specific set of habitat conditions, located in eastern Washington. Washington's state Department of Natural Resources has suggested that appropriate habitats within the range of this species should continue to be inventoried.

The Wenatchee larkspur is confined to a small total range and apparently a very specific set of habitat conditions, located in eastern/central Washington. Washington's state Department of Natural Resources has suggested that appropriate habitats within the range of this species should continue to be inventoried.

===Threats and Management Concerns===

===Threats and Management Concerns===