Forest Service OKs controversial land swap

Forest Service authorizes controversial land swap along the Crazy Mountains

The Custer Gallatin National Forest on Friday authorized a controversial land swap involving more than 15 square miles of land in two different south-central Montana mountain ranges.

Forest Service OKs controversial land swap

BILLINGS — The Custer Gallatin National Forest on Friday authorized a controversial land swap involving more than 15 square miles of land in two different south-central Montana mountain ranges.

Final East Crazy Mountains Land Exchange Still Falls Short

On Jan. 17, despite concerns raised by Wild Montana, other conservation and access organizations, and local community members, the U.S. Forest Service finalized the East Crazy Mountains Land Exchange. While the agreement has improved since it was initially proposed, the final decision still leaves the door open for commercial and residential development that could fundamentally undermine the wild… Source