Bridger-Teton National Forest

Forest Plan Revision and Multi-Use Recreation

What Is Forest Planning?

The Bridger-Teton National Forest is undoubtedly a special place for many Americans. This 3.4-million acre National Forest provides us with countless opportunities for recreation in a variety of forms. It’s a diverse, expansive, rugged, and stunning landscape that so many of us love and appreciate.

A Forest Plan is a document that National Forests use to dictate where particular uses may or may not occur and how different areas of the forest will be managed. From a recreation standpoint, Forest Plans include specific instructions for managing sustainable recreation, including zoning for recreational settings, opportunities, access, and maintaining scenic character.

Why is the Bridger-Teton revising their Forest Plan?

The last Forest Plan was completed by the Bridger-Teton in 1990. In the last 33 years, the National Forest has changed drastically in many ways. As our surrounding communities and visitation numbers change, the forest, and how it is used, changes as well. This Forest Plan Revision allows the Bridger-Teton to look at its entire 3.4-million acres and gives land managers a chance to evaluate current uses, and attempt to predict what uses will look like in the future.

How long will this process take?

Forest Plan revisions are lengthy because they require thorough and extensive planning for a very large area of land. While the exact timeframe isn’t known, it is likely to take 24-36 months before the new plan is adopted. Forest Plan revisions consist of 3 phases: Assessment, Plan, and Monitor. For a more in-depth summary of the process, please visit The Bridger-Teton's Website HERE.

How can I be engaged in the Forest Plan Revision process?

Throughout the Forest Plan Revision, there will be several opportunities for you to engage and help shape what the Bridger-Teton will look like over the next 30 years. Your engagement is CRUCIAL and we will do everything we can to inform you of times when your voice can be heard.

Currently, AMPL needs your help by filling out a survey that we created with other recreation-focused groups. The goal of the survey is poll users on the types of recreation they enjoy, and areas on the Bridger-Teton that are of particularly high value to them. To complete this survey thoroughly, we recommend budgeting approximately 15-20 minutes. THANK YOU for your responses, they DO make a difference.