The twin EF4 tornadoes that ripped through portions of northeastern Arkansas on March 14 will leave a lasting impression on one of the more popular local hunting destinations.
Unlike the devastation inflicted on homes and local businesses, the storm’s result may be a bit of a mixed bag regarding habitat management in the area.
Habitat biologists with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission estimate roughly 980 forested acres of the 13,939-acre Harold E. Alexander Wildlife Management Area saw damage from winds in excess of 190 miles per hour during the storm. Trees were uprooted and blown over, blocking roads and removing mast-producing oaks and other tree species beneficial to wildlife…