| Wasatch-Cache National Forest lands are located in three major areas: The northern and western slopes of the Uinta Mountains, the Wasatch Front from Lone Peak north to the Idaho border including the Wasatch, Monte Cristo, and Bear River Ranges and the Stansbury Range, in the Great Basin.The Forest boundary encompasses approximately 2 million acres. Of these, approximately 1.2 million acres are National Forest System lands. The remaining acres are owned by state and local governments, and private concerns.Timber, water, forage, wildlife and recreational opportunities are all found on these mountainous lands and are managed by the Forest Service to ensure sustained ecosystem health, using the methods best suited to protect the natural beauty of the Wasatch-Cache National Forest.The Wasatch and Uinta Mountains provide essential and precious water supplies to the communities and farmers in Utah. Extensive watershed restoration work has been completed to assure continuous, high quality water supplies and prevent disastrous floods. Forest Service work in restoring the Wasatch-Cache National Forest lands has won international acclaim.Cattle and sheep are grazed on the Wasatch-Cache National Forest during the summer, but the numbers are restricted to ensure that minimal damage is done to the soil and vegetation. Forage produced on these lands provides food for both domestic and wild animals. The Wasatch-Cache National Forest also provides food, water, scenery, and recreation for people, and homes for wildlife. It is managed to assure adequate amounts of all these resources.Recreational opportunities on the Wasatch-Cache National Forest includes developed and primitive camping, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, OHV travel, fishing, and picnicking. |
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