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Restoration of Low Elevation Dry Forests of the Northern Rocky Mountains: A Holistic Approach PDF

Dry forests of the northern Rocky Mountains can be described as stands of pure ponderosa pine, or pine intermixed with Douglas-fir and western larch that cover the lower slopes of these mountains and provide important habitat for a number of wildlife species. Since the beginning of the 19th century, these forests were greatly affected by logging, grazing, road-building, and fire suppression. Such activities changed the structure of the forests reducing their ecological integrity.

Reconnecting the Landscape: A Transportation Management Opportunity in the Boise National Forest PDF

The Boise National Forest (BNF), which encompasses 2.6 million acres in Idaho, is home to over 300 species of vertebrates, including elk, wolves, and bears that need large areas of intact habitat to survive. The forest harbors a variety of plant and animal species listed as endangered, threatened, or sensitive under the federal Endangered Species Act. Its 7,600 miles of streams and 250 lakes and reservoirs provide a continuous supply of water to the Snake and Salmon River Basins. The BNF also contains 5,477 miles of inventoried roads.