Rangeland and Grazing

Range vegetation on the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest varies from temperate meadow bottoms to high alpine lands characterized by harsh conditions and short growing seasons. Approximately 1.2 million acres of this 2.3 million acre national forest are currently grazed by livestock.

On the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest there are 93 term grazing permits issued on 110 grazing allotments. The Forest is currently providing forage for approximately 23,800 head of cattle and 3,300 head of sheep.

The Wallowa-Whitman National Forest is committed to protecting our public lands. Range lands are managed to provide for the long-term health of the environment; including forest and watershed ecosystems.