Planning
To explore documents related to the 2018 Forest Plan Revision and 1986 Forest plan, visit our Forest Plan page.
Find information on proposed, current, recent and archived projects (Environmental Assessments, Decision Notices and other NEPA documents) for water restoration, habitat improvement, recreation sites, timber sales, roads and more on our Project page.
The Flathead National Forest is involved in many programs and activities that are summarized on the Forest's Quarterly Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA).
Visit our Geospatial Data (GIS) page to view and download data relevant to the Flathead National Forest.
Visit this page to learn more about the Three Forks of the Flathead Wild & Scenic River Comprehensive River Management Plan.
Off Highway Vehicle Use
The Forest Service released the final rule for managing recreational Off Highway Vehicle use on the National Forests in November 2005. The Rule provides a framework for each National Forest to identify and designate roads, trails, and areas suitable for motorized use, and prohibits use of motor vehicles off the designated system.
The outcome of this planning effort was to publish a Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) for each District that shows a designated system for motorized use. Motor vehicle use on the Flathead National Forest is allowed only on designated routes or areas displayed on the map. Visit our Maps and Publications Page to see the most current maps: Flathead Forest Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM's)
Over Snow Motor Vehicle Use
Free over snow motor vehicle maps are available for download or at offices that display routes and areas open for winter motorized recreation on the forest. . Snowmobilers are reminded that the Great Bear, Bob Marshall and Mission Mountains Wilderness areas and the Jewel Basin Hiking area are non-motorized areas. Snowmobile travel in these areas is not permitted.
Species of Conservation Concern
The Regional Forester identifies species of conservation concern (SCC) for land management plans developed under the 2012 planning rule. SCC are species for which the Regional Forester has substantial concern regarding their long-term persistence in the plan area.