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Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest is home to a remarkable diversity of plant and animal species, thriving across its rugged mountains, vast valleys and pristine waterways. From high alpine tundra to dense conifer forests and sprawling grassland and sagebrush steppe, this landscape supports 720 plant species and 544 animal species, each playing a vital role in the region's complex ecosystems.
Last updated March 28th, 2025
