White River National Forest

• Locations: News By Olivia Emmer Published Mar. 3, 2021

  WRNF explores aspen forest management

  Aspen forests are important wildlife habitat, with rich soils and the second highest biodiversity of any forest-type in the Rocky Mountain West, after riparian forests. Photo by Olivia Emmer.

  The White River National Forest (WRNF) is seeking public comment on a proposal to manage aspen forests. The project cites declining aspen forests due to drought, insects, disease, wildfire suppression, and browsing pressure.
  The WRNF’s motivations for preserving and expanding aspen forest-types include “their scenic value, the important wildlife… read more →

• Locations: News By Olivia Emmer Published Jan. 27, 2021

  Lynx tolerate recreation, but rely on limited habitat

  Canada lynx, similar in size to bobcats, are specially adapted to life in the snow, with large feet and long hind legs. Photo by Ted Wood.

  On Feb. 4, Lucretia Olson, ecologist for the Rocky Mountain Research Station of the United States Forest Service (USFS), will present her research on lynx in Colorado as part of Naturalist Nights. This local series is hosted by Wilderness Workshop, Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, and Roaring Fork… read more →