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U.S. Forest Service withdraws reauthorization of grazing allotments on MacDonald Pass in Helena National Forest
The U.S. Forest Service ("USFS") has decided to withdraw their reauthorization of three grazing allotments along the Continental Divide, in the Helena National Forest - an area that provides important structural and functional wildlife connectivity for grizzly bears, lynx, and wolves, in response to WELC's 60-day notice of intent to sue.
The U.S. Forest Service ("USFS") has decided to withdraw their reauthorization of three grazing allotments along the Continental Divide, in the Helena National Forest - an area that provides important structural and functional wildlife connectivity for grizzly bears, lynx, and wolves, in response to WELC's 60-day notice of intent to sue.
Working on behalf of Alliance for the Wild Rockies and the Native Ecosystems Council, we sent a notice of intent to sue under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in February 2007.
As a part of its decision, the USFS will undertake new scoping analysis and will consult with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service before issuing any new grazing permits.