$1M earmarked for North Idaho forests
Aerial shots show a thinned area in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest to reduce the threat and severity of wildfire. The species that remain, primarily ponderosa pine Douglas-fir and western larch, are fire adapted and more drought tolerant, forestry officials said.
Chase Bolyard, Idaho Department of Lands GNA Program Specialist
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Northern Region said Tuesday it is investing $1 million to expand work with the Idaho Department of Lands to reduce wildfire risk and improve forest health through the Good Neighbor Authority.
The investments will fund projects on the Idaho Panhandle National Forest while also providing funding for IDL staffing.
The funds will support about 3,000 acres of fuels reduction work administered by IDL such as fuel breaks and vegetation treatments to improve forest health, a press release said.
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