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Bighorn Projects

Proposed Projects

Bighorn National Forest projects are listed below.  Select the button for each to learn more about proposed work.

To submit a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, please visit the Forest Service FOIA website.

Note: Not all proposed projects may appear on the map. See the list below for a more complete list.

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The Forest Service follows NEPA regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Under this rule, Forest Service officials determine which proposed projects are shared for public input.

The agency no longer issues a schedule of proposed actions (SOPA) report. Below is the current list of proposed projects available for review—your opportunity to learn more, share feedback, and stay engaged in decisions that shape the future of our public lands.

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Bighorn National Forest Proposed Projects

Bighorn Forestwide Trailhead Improvements

Improving or constructing new trailheads and/or parking at: Sibley Ski Parking, Edelman Trailhead, Coffeen Park Trailhead, Elgin Park Trailhead, Shutts Flats Trailhead, Adelaide Trailhead, Porcupine Falls Trailhead, Cutler Nordic Parking Lot.

Copper Creek Gravel Pit Expansion Project

The proposed action would include use, development, and expansion of the Copper Creek Gravel Pit to provide aggregate surfacing for the road work and some stockpiled aggregate for future projects.

Elk Fire Tree Planting

Proposing to reforest approximately 4,000 acres within the Elk Fire perimeter by planting native conifer seedlings. No site prep, herbicide application or new road construction is proposed. Species selection and planting densities would be designed to promote resilience to future disturbance.

Hannan's Coulee Division Fence Re-Route

Rerouting an existing fence to support a more natural pasture rotation, easier maintenance, and constructing the feature as a wildlife friendly option. Removing the existing fence from a challenging, steep area that allows for easier wildlife passage.

Meadowlark Summit Lift Counterweight Project

Authorizing Meadowlark Ski Lodge to install concrete block lining the counterweight pit to stabilize the current erosion occurring and prevent future erosion ensuring proper counterweight clearance and safe lift operations in the years to come.

Tensleep Canyon Climbing Managment Plan

The Powder River Ranger District proposes to develop a Climbing Management Plan for Tensleep Canyon. The Climbing Management Plan will outline where future route development may or may not occur and identify new system trails and parking areas.

Proposed Project Archive

Some of our older projects can be accessed in our Proposed Project Archive.

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