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Wildlands
Montana is blessed with some of the most spectacular wildlands in our nation. The state harbors over 6 million acres of unprotected national forest lands which includes magnificent peaks, rich forests, abundant wildlife and the headwaters of many of the world-famous rivers in the region. With the recent rollback of protections for these wildlands by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, these lands are vulnerable to road-building, logging, energy and other developments - despite the fact that repeated studies show the greatest economic values are in the preservation of these areas. Citizens in the state will have a major role in shaping the future of Montana’s wilderness heritage. |
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Photo by Phil Knight |
The Hyalite Peaks are part
of a large, roadless Wilderness Study Area in southwest Montana,
which is still unprotected and received heavy use by motor vehicles
on its trails. The Forest Service has proposed continued motorized
recreation in this remote backcountry, against the wishes of a large
majority of the public. |
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