Fort Leonard Wood's No-Mow Zones: A Model for Conservation and Readiness

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. -- Fort Leonard Wood community members may have noticed new signage posted across the installation designating specific locations as no-mow areas. These zones, totaling 83 acres, are part of a strategic effort to balance military readiness with environmental stewardship, a lesson that could resonate in Iowa's agricultural and conservation communities.

What Are the No-Mow Zones?

As of July 2026, 33 no-mow signs have been installed across the post. According to Elizabeth Woods, a natural resources technician with the Directorate of Public Works Environmental Division, the areas are located near the horse stables, on FLW 20 behind the airport, on Minnesota Avenue, across of