Numerous streams, lakes, reservoirs, varied topography, climate,
and vegetation of the Pike & San Isabel National Forests
and Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands provide habitats
for an abundance of native fish and wildlife, including many
of the most striking animals found in North America.
Ecology
Learn about the ecology of forests and grasslands—ties
between the land, water, plants, animals, fire, weather, and
other resources and factors that occur together over time.
Geological Resources
Dinosaurs, igneous rocks, and gold, oh my! Find out about
geological resources and processes—rocks, formations,
caves, fossils, minerals, and energy sources—within
our mountains, plateaus, and plains.
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The Pike & San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron &
Comanche National Grasslands is rich not only in natural history,
but in human history. Learn more about archaeological activities
and the human history of the grassland.
The Pike & San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron &
Comanche National Grasslands contains a variety of trees and
plants. Browse our wildflower guide, or learn more about the
trees of the forest and vegetation management.
Research
The Rocky
Mountain Research Station supports our natural resource
programs through research and development of state-of-the-art
management tools
The stewardship of water, soil, and air resources is an important
part of Pike & San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron
& Comanche National Grasslands management. |