Ellison, AutumnMiller, James2019-09-192019-09-192019https://hdl.handle.net/1794/249692 pagesThe U.S. Forest Service manages specially-designated areas and national monuments, protected either by Congressional legislation or by the President via proclamation under the authority of the Antiquities Act. These areas have been designated for their special characteristics and the unique opportunities they offer. They were protected in perpetuity for a range of ecological and social benefits such as scenic beauty, recreation opportunities, wildlife habitat, and watershed protection. The intent and management objectives for each are distinct and unique. This fact sheet provides an overview of the Browns Canyon National Monument, based on interviews with Forest Service personnel and partnership organizations that work together to manage the area.en-USCreative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0-USOther