Federal judge restores road density limits in Bitterroot National Forest

By: Keila Szpaller

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: July 15, 2026

Words: 327

Last Updated: 6 days, 19 hours ago

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A federal judge restored prior limits on road densities in the Bitterroot National Forest and is requiring federal agencies to evaluate the impacts of roads on grizzly bears, bull trout and their habitats.

In an order last month, U.S. District Court Judge Dana Christensen found Friends of the Bitterroot was correct in alleging part of a forest plan amendment eliminated restrictions on roads and motorized access in violation of federal laws.

Friends of the Bitterroot, …

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