Black Hills National Forest

Animals

Numerous streams, lakes, reservoirs, varied topography, climate, and vegetation of the Black Hills National Forest provide habitats for an abundance of native fish and wildlife, including many of the most striking animals found in North America. Visit NatureWatch. The site allows access to thousands of copyright free wildlife, fish, wildflower and environmental education photographs, donated by Forest Service employees, partners and volunteers.

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.

• Gold Panning and Sluicing Fact Sheet

Heritage Resources

The Black Hills National Forest is rich not only in natural history, but in human history. Learn more about archaeological activities and the human history of the grassland.

• Our Heritage Programs

Plants

The Black Hills National Forest contains a variety of trees and plants. Browse our wildflower guide, or learn more about the trees of the forest and vegetation management. Visit NatureWatch. The site allows access thousands of copyright free wildlife, fish, wildflower and environmental education photographs, donated by Forest Service employees and our partners and volunteers.

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 Black Hills National Forest management.

• Wyoming Rangeland Monitoring Guide

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