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.
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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.
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.
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