There are 5 National Natural Landmarks in Mississippi.

Name Image Date Location County Ownership Description Bienville Pines Scenic Area Scott federal One of the largest protected old-growth loblolly pine stands in the region. Part of Bienville National Forest. Chestnut Oak Disjunct Calhoun private An isolated stand of chestnut oak. Green Ash-Overcup Oak-Sweetgum Research Natural Areas Sharkey federal Three small parts of the Delta National Forest contain rare pristine tracts of bottomland hardwood trees. Harrell Prairie Hill Scott federal The most representative remnants of the Jackson Prairie. Part of Bienville National Forest. Mississippi Petrified Forest Madison private A relatively undisturbed accumulation of ancient fir and maple driftwood that was buried in Tertiary sands.

See also

List of National Historic Landmarks in Mississippi

References