National Forest Service

Compared to his first term, the threat posed by Trump’s second administration is on a “new level,” environmental groups and legal experts say.

Christmas is less than a week away, and if you don’t have a tree yet, permits are available through Dec. 25 to harvest one on public lands.

The Forest Service is once again working on a climbing management plan for Tensleep Canyon, which runs through the southwestern edge of the Bighorn Mountains. In recent years, the spot has grown more popular with climbers and other recreators across the state and the region.

A new U.S. Forest Service report shows that while national forests and grasslands make up about 19% of the land in the West, they contribute about 46% of its surface water supply.

Six public meetings in northern and northeastern Wyoming have been scheduled this summer to get public input on solutions for longtime dispersed camping problems. Increased vehicle traffic, crowded camping areas, as well as more human waste and environmental degradation issues have been noted. Comments and suggestions may also be submitted to the Forest Service via their website or by email.

This fire year is on track to be as extreme as the last few. At the same time, some Forest Service areas have had a hard time hiring enough wildland firefighters.

The new directives allow e-bikes to continue to operate on currently authorized roads and trails and lays out a process to evaluate future requests for expanded access. The updated guidance also outlines the required environmental analysis and public input required before making future decisions to expand local e-bike access.

A housing crunch in the West has some looking to public lands as a solution…and a place to live.

Despite recent moisture, public lands across Wyoming are still experiencing moderate to severe drought conditions.

A new environmental assessment by the National Park Service proposes improvements to the infrastructure surrounding Devils Tower National Monument. The…