Animals and Plants
Black Hills Native Plants
The Black Hills is home to over 1500 plant species, 17 of which are regionally designated as sensitive species. (Photo by Chelsea Monks)
Beavers on the Forest
Within the Black Hills, the industrious beaver once numbered in the thousands and expertly engineered many miles of high-quality riparian habitat.
Birds of the Black Hills
In the Black Hills, over 300 bird species can be found. From the tree tops to the ground, whether by sight or sound, birds can be found all around.
Bird Migration Explorer
Attention all bird watchers! Check out this free, interactive digital platform that combines multiple types of migration data for bird species found in the United States and Canada.
Celebrating Wildflowers
The Celebrating Wildflowers website is dedicated to the enjoyment of the thousands of wildflowers growing on our national forests and grasslands, and to educating the public about the many values of native plants. (Photo by Kelly Warnke)
Plant-A-Tree Program
Since 1983, the Forest Service Plant-A-Tree program has allowed for individual donations to be used for reforestation projects across the national forest system. (USDA/FS Photo)