The Wilderness Society, Montana Wilderness Association and Greater Yellowstone Coalition have been working toward permanent protection of the Gallatins for decades in the face of some daunting challenges. In this guest editorial, the three organizations lay out why they believe the Gallatin Forest Partnership’s agreement is our last best chance to secure the future of...
This collection of conservation groups, recreation advocates, business owners, and concerned citizens has put differences aside and focused on long-term sustainable solutions to public-lands management that will empower instead of embitter; it builds instead of divides; and acts instead of reacts. This is the approach we must take for a durable management outcome. Read more
A research ecologist takes a look at the global significance of the Gallatin and Madison Ranges. His conclusion: Protecting the remaining wildlands in the U.S. requires an approach that honors diverse perspectives and commits to making science-informed adjustments as we learn more. Read more
As Montana’s population continues to grow, the push to keep public lands sacred is becoming a pressing issue for Montanans. Now, the Custer Gallatin National Forest is rewriting a decades-old forest plan that will guide how they manage the forest in the future. A Gallatin Forest Partnership member talks about why this opportunity is so...
The Gallatin Valley Back Country Horsemen worked hard within the Gallatin Forest Partnership to reach an agreement with different recreational interests that would protect the wild lands and wildlife of the Gallatin and Madison ranges. Read more …
A Bozeman resident who is both a conservationist and a mountain biker wants to see the Gallatin Range remain an unbroken wild landscape with secure wildlife habitat, clean water, and unequaled opportunity for human powered adventures. Read more…..
We have a chance to protect our wild backyard, the Gallatin and Madison Ranges, for the next 30 years. The Custer Gallatin National Forest is hosting a series of public meetings where you can learn more about what’s in the plan and how to get involved in the process. Forest Service staff will be on...
We are lucky to call the Gallatin and Madison mountains home. They provide abundant wildlife, clean drinking water, and wild trails – but for how much longer? Between skyrocketing populations and a changing landscape, these constants of mountain living are starting to look a lot less certain. Now the Custer Gallatin National Forest’s management plan...
The GFP agreement builds on decades of work to safeguard a wild Gallatin Range for future generations and is our best opportunity to permanently protect the range. Read more
As the populations of Bozeman, Livingston, Big Sky and West Yellowstone continue to rise, so do the numbers of eager Montanans recreating on our shared public lands. All seeking a similar experience in the backcountry: wild landscapes, solitude, wildlife sightings, and cherished time with friends and family. Read more
