Black Mountain Montana V1.0 ◎

to mitigate wildfire risk in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness.

It is characterized by significant relief, rising over 4,300 feet above South Fork Pine Creek in just 1.2 miles. BLACK MOUNTAIN MONTANA V1.0

Recent reports note significant "deadfall" (downed trees) at higher elevations (around 9,000 feet), which impacts both wildlife movement and recreational access. 3. Conservation & Shared Stewardship (V1.0 Objectives) rising over 4

Precipitation runoff drains into the headwaters of Pine Creek, a tributary of the Yellowstone River. 2. Ecology & Forest Management and high-elevation talus runs.

As of 2026, the state of Montana and the U.S. Forest Service have identified priority landscapes for "shared forest management" to improve forest health and protect water supplies.

The area consists of subalpine forests, marshes, and high-elevation talus runs.