Proclaimed by prominent scientists as a %26quot%3Bcomplete%2C intact ecosystem%26quot%3B within the larger Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem%2C the Hyalite-Porcupine-Buffalo Horn Wilderness Study Area in the Gallatin Mountains is renowned for its wildlife. It holds more diversity of species than most national parks in the Lower 48. Right now%2C it sits at the center of a huge debate over how to safeguard it amid rising recreation pressure and impacts from climate change. Photo courtesy Steve Moore%252FCraighead Institute
Proclaimed by prominent scientists as a %26quot%3Bcomplete%2C intact ecosystem%26quot%3B within the larger Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem%2C the Hyalite-Porcupine-Buffalo Horn Wilderness Study Area in the Gallatin Mountains is renowned for its wildlife. It holds more diversity of species than most national parks in the Lower 48. Right now%2C it sits at the center of a huge debate over how to safeguard it amid rising recreation pressure and impacts from climate change. Photo courtesy Steve Moore%252FCraighead Institute