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Natural Resources

Forest Annual Reports

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 View annual reports of completed work and accomplishments.

Forest Health

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Learn about Forest insects and diseases such as pine beetle and white pine blister rust infestations.

Wildlife Habitat Management

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Numerous streams, lakes, reservoirs, varied topography, climate, and vegetation of the Bighorn National Forest provide habitats for an abundance of native fish and wildlife, including many of the most striking animals found in North America.

Rangeland and Grazing

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Rangelands are valuable and extensive ecosystems within the Bighorn National Forest, comprising about 21% of the public land in our area. They provide clean water, forage for grazing and browsing animals, cover for many wildlife species, and a variety of recreational opportunities for our visitors.

Recreation Resource Management

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This section provides our trail strategy and work plan, recreation facility analysis and the National Visitor Use Monitoring (NVUM) report.

Water, Air and Soil Resource Managment

A small boy fishing in a high mountain lake.

Water quality and soil productivity standards are maintained on the Bighorn National Forest by applying Best Management Practices (BMP's).

Last updated April 3rd, 2025