Resource Management

View annual reports of completed work and accomplishments.

Permits are available for a variety of forest products, including firewood, post and poles, transplants and christmas trees.

Range Resource Analysis

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

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

Timber Resource Management

This section talks about Pine Beetle and White Pine Blister Rust.

Travel Analysis Report

The Bighorn National Forest completed an analysis of the Bighorn's road system as required by the 2005 Travel Management Rule. The road-by-road analysis weighed the benefits and risks for each road. The Travel Analysis Report describes recommendations. This was not a decision making process. Site-specific National Environmental Policy Act processes, including public involvement, will be completed for upcoming decisions.

Water, Air & Soil Resource Management

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

Wildlife Habitat Management

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.