Proclaimed by prominent scientists as a "complete, intact ecosystem" within the larger Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, 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, 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/Craighead Institute
Proclaimed by prominent scientists as a "complete, intact ecosystem" within the larger Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, 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, 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/Craighead Institute