A List of Ohio's State Nature Preserves and Scenic Rivers Program A List of Ohio's State Nature Preserves Under the Ohio Natural Areas Act of 1970, a statewide system of natural areas and nature preserves has been established in Ohio.
Nature preserves vary in the degree to which they can accommodate public use.
Some of the areas are unsited for general use, while otheres have well-marked trails and interpretive facilities. Preserves are intended for minimum impact visitor activities such as nature study, phtograhy, hiking and birdwatching. The Division of Natural Areas and preserves has compiled a new Directory of Ohio's State Nature Preserves. This book containes descriptive information about 111 of Ohio's state nature preserves, location information including many maps, and black and white photographs. The book is available ny sending a check or money order to the Division at the address below.