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Bridger-Teton Draft Assessment Release

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Eras-style tour poster for Bridger-Teton Draft Assessment Release. Poster includes the “eras” of the Forest, Forest boundary graphic, dates and locations of open houses and website info.
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Bridger-Teton Draft Assessment Mini-Open House Advertisement Tour Poster

The Bridger-Teton National Forest invites the public to review and submit comments on its draft assessment (supplemental assessment information) and potential species of conservation concern beginning July 11 and continuing through Aug. 24, 2025

The Draft Assessment is the first step in the multi-year process to update the Bridger-Teton Forest Plan and provides a summary of the “State of the Forest” with information about current ecological, social and economic conditions, and trends affecting the Bridger-Teton. The Assessment is not a decision document, but it does inform what we need to focus on to update direction of the Bridger-Teton Forest Plan. Learn more about Bridger-Teton Forest Plan revision below.

And join us for an upcoming engagement event. The draft assessment kicks off with three open houses in Afton, Jackson, and Pinedale. Mini-open houses will also occur in Kemmerer, Moran, Rock Springs, Evanston, Big Piney, Bondurant, Wilson, and Alpine. Check out our events calendar, download the posters, and learn more below.

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Upcoming Public Engagement Events

Bridger-Teton Draft Assessment Mini-Open House Advertisement Tour Poster

We have several public engagement events planned for the draft assessment release. Come chat with us at an open house near you. The draft assessment release will launch with three open houses, in Afton on July 14, Jackson on July 15, and Pinedale on July 17. Other mini-open houses and events are also scheduled in surrounding communities of the Bridger-Teton. Check out our events calendar to learn more and join us at a stop near you! 

Review Draft Assessment

Bridger-Teton Draft Assessment cover page featuring Green River Lakes and Squaretop Mountain

The Draft Assessment marks the first step in updating the Forest plan and provides a "state of the Forest," summarizing current ecological, social, and economic conditions on the Bridger-Teton. The central question is: do you think the draft assessment provides sufficient information to help identify where the Forest should focus on updating its Forest plan? Review the Bridger-Teton Draft Assessment and submit comments July 11 through Aug. 24, 2025.

Review Supplemental Assessment Info for the Bridger-Teton

Supplemental Assessment Information for the Bridger-Teton National Forest Document Cover Page

The Supplemental Assessment Information for the Bridger-Teton National Forest provides a deeper dive (578 pages) into the current ecological, social and economic conditions, and trends affecting the Bridger-Teton. Review the Supplemental Assessment Information and submit comments July 11 through Aug. 24, 2025

Review Potential Species of Conservation Concern

A person releases a Snake-River Fine-Spotted Cutthroat Trout into a stream

The potential species of conservation concern (SCC) list is the first step toward identifying the species of conservation concern. The Forest has provided evaluations for select plant and animal species to determine whether they made the "potential" list or not. Review the potential SCC and submit comments July 11 through Aug. 24, 2025.

Bridger-Teton Forest Plan Revision

The Bridger-Teton National Forest began the process to revise its forest plan. Forest plans function similarly to county comprehensive plans and zoning documents, and provide comprehensive, strategic, and integrated resource direction that guide all decisions about future projects and uses on the Forest.

No place stays the same, they are always changing. Just as the land and communities change, so must forest plans. With the Bridger-Teton Forest Plan now over 30 years old, it is time for an update. Revising the forest plan is a big project that requires a focused, sustained effort of four to six years. It is a marathon, not a sprint.

Help shape the future of the Bridger-Teton National Forest so together we can care for the land and serve people for generations to come.

Plan Revision Library

Explore our library including the 1990 Forest Plan, Monitoring Report, and other plan revision documents. Watch webinars, videos, and presentations and make sure to dive into our Forest Futures newsletters.

Bridger-Teton 1990 Forest Plan

Bridger-Teton Forest Plan-Vintage

The Forest Plan is used to keep the management direction for the Bridger-Teton National Forest.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Plan Revision Team

The Plan Revision Core Team members all work on the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Chad Hudson, the Bridger-Teton National Forest Supervisor, is the deciding official and is assisted by Bekee Hotze, Deputy Forest Supervisor. The core team is supported by many specialists with expertise in a variety of disciplines including ecological integrity, wildlife, water resources, air quality, soils and geology, range, fire, and forest management, recreation, designated areas, lands, engineering, and cultural resources. The team is also supported by the Mountain Service Planning Group. The Planning Service Organization is a new model for supporting units in completing plan revisions. This organizational structure provides dedicated and consistent staffing and expertise for a revision team. It also facilitates cross-boundary collaboration across revision teams and regions to provide more efficient and consistent approaches to plan revision.

Last updated July 21st, 2025