The sagebrush grasslands, though resilient, become ever more fragile when pressured by human activity. Ranchers also rely on the remote and wild grasslands for livestock grazing, making this critical habitat a delicate but dynamic working wilderness.
Yet, wildlife are not the only ones that call the Sagebrush Steppe home. In the future, we can look to these landscapes to serve as a refuge in a warmer and drier climate. These high-elevation sagebrush grasslands support a wetter mosaic of habitats, many of which are essential for species that are declining across their broader range, like the greater sage-grouse.Īpproximately 90 bird species and more than 85 mammals have come to rely on these high-elevation sagebrush grasslands for habitat, which, when healthy, are more resistant to invasive plants, have a higher percentage of cover to hide from predators and produce more seasonal forage. Among the High Divide Headwaters lies vast sagebrush habitat, unique and distinct from others in the Great Basin and Montana’s Great Plains due to its altitude.
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