Nebraska & Samuel R. McKelvie National Forests
Buffalo Gap, Fort Pierre, & Oglala National Grasslands

Wildlife

Varied topography, climate, and vegetation provide habitats for an abundance of wildlife, including the most endangered mammal in North America, the black-footed ferret, and its food source, the prairie dog.

Being a conservation agency and neighbor, the Forest Service recognizes the importance of working closely with neighboring landowners to manage prairie dogs along the property boundary. Here is the latest report on Prairie Dog Boundary Management (11MB).

Geological Resources

Find out about fossils, minerals, and energy sources—within the plains.

Great Plains National Grasslands Threatened, Endangered and Sensitive Species

National Grasslands in the Great Plains are managed by the USDA Forest Service. Many threatened, endangered, and sensitive (TES) species occur on these federal lands. This web site is primarily concerned with such species and information and issues on the Great Plains National Grasslands affecting TES species and their habitats. The web site also contains visitor maps, other visitor use information, Geographical Information System (GIS) data for National Grasslands, and links to other relevant Great Plains natural history information.

Plants

The number and kind of trees are few and grasses are predominant. There are over 250 species of grasses in North America.

The forest is threatened by pests and diseases that are brought to new areas on firewood. Please arrange to get firewood in the same area where it will be used. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more ways you can help protect our forests.

Research

The Rocky Mountain Research Station supports our natural resource programs through research and development of state-of-the-art management tools.

Water, Air & Soil

The stewardship of water, soil, and air resources is an important part of Nebraska National Forest management.

Fossil Freeway

The area is a great resourse for archeological, geological, and paleontological finds. This link will provide more information.

Birds Lists

• Buffalo Gap National Grasslands
• Buffalo Gap NG Birds Check off
• Oglala National Grassland & Nebraska National Forest
• Ft. Pierre National Grassland

Wildlife List

• Buffalo Gap NG

Plant Guides

• Wildflower
  List
• Buffalo Gap National Grassland