The Natural Areas Journal (NAJ) is a peer-reviewed, quarterly publication

and the leading voice in natural areas management and preservation

The NAJ now offers a new article type and format-free submissions. 

LEARN MORE in the most recent editorial from editor, Tara Cornelisse, Ph.D.

Natural Areas Association members receive a subscription to the Journal as part of the benefits of membership.

NAA Members, to access the Natural Areas Journal online, go to the Member Login. 

The Natural Areas Journal features peer-reviewed original research and articles on topics such as:

• Applied conservation biology
• Ecological restoration
• Natural areas management
• Ecological assessment and monitoring
• Invasive and exotic species management
• Habitat protection
• Fire ecology

It also includes writing on conservation issues, forums, topic reviews, editorials, state and federal natural area activities and book reviews. In addition, we publish special issues on various topics.

Join to start receiving issues, or access a sample article.