Welcome to the Bitterroot National Forest
Leave your stress behind! You will find this spectacular
1.6 million acre forest in southwest Montana and Idaho to be a priceless
national heritage. Half of the forest is dedicated to the largest
expanse of continuous pristine wilderness in the lower 48 states
-- the Selway Bitterroot, Frank Church River of No Return, and the
Anaconda Pintler. Much of its beauty can be attributed to the heavily
glaciated, rugged peaks of the Bitterroot Range. Drainages carved
by glaciers form steep canyons that open into the valley floor.
The abundance of natural resources offers a wide range of opportunities
for recreation, grazing, wildlife, fisheries, timber, and minerals.
Come enjoy the magnificent mountains, the serenity of wilderness,
the miracle of spring flowers, majestic big game, and the sounds
of birds here in our land of multiple uses.
Areas of Interest
Middle East Fork Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project Update #2
March 13, 2007 - Read about what has been accomplished
to date in the Middle East Fork Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project
and what to expect in the next few months. Past updates will be
available for viewing by clicking on the respective link below.
February 23, 2007 - Update
#1
Bitterroot National Forest Recreation Site Facility Master Planning
Many of the Bitterroon National Forest’s developed
recreation facilities were built 30+ years ago. Since then, visitor
preferences and demographics have changed. Some sites no longer
serve projected demand, some facilities are in poor shape and do
not meet visitor’s expectations.
To respond to these conditions and national direction,
the forest is implementing the Recreation Site Facility Master Planning
(RSFMP) process for developed recreation sites. The result of RSFMP
is a program of work with a list of prioritized actions to more
effectively manage these recreation sites.
Environmental Management System (EMS)
In order to address priority environmental issues
and continually improve environmental performance we are establishing
an Environmental Management System.
Forest Service Mission, Motto,Vision and Guiding Principles
The mission of the USDA Forest Service is to sustain
the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation’s forests
and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations.
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