Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

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About the Nez Perce – Clearwater National Forests, Idaho

Welcome to the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests - 4.0 million acres of beautiful and diverse land, located in north-central Idaho. From the dry, rugged canyons of the Salmon River to the moist cedar forests of the Selway drainage to the rolling uplands of the Palouse, the forest offers something for everyone.

This vast, diverse area is managed to provide a variety of goods and services including breathtaking scenery, wilderness, wildlife, fisheries, timber harvest, livestock grazing, mining, pristine water quality and a wide array of recreation opportunities.

The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests is best known for its wild character. Nearly half of the forest is designated Wilderness. They also sport three rivers popular with thrill-seeking floaters—the Selway, the Lochsa and the Salmon.

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Forest Service law enforcement seeks information on damage at Weir Creek trailhead
Release Date: Apr 6, 2020
Forest Service Advises Public to Not Use Snow-Covered Roads 247, 250
Release Date: Mar 31, 2020
Clearwater Basin Youth Conservation Corps now accepting applications for summer jobs
Release Date: Mar 30, 2020
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests close developed recreation sites
Release Date: Mar 27, 2020
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests to transition to electronic mailing lists for forest project updates
Release Date: Mar 27, 2020

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Travel back in time on the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests!

A wooden kiosk, with the USDA and USFS logos on the face, stands indoors in a souvenir shop.

The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests has installed the first digital kiosks, known as Electronic Tour Sites, associated with the forests’ new Historic Routes Project. This initiative highlights the significant history and recreational opportunities available on three historic routes on the forests - the Lolo Motorway, Elk City Wagon Road, and Magruder Corridor. At these kiosks, forest visitors combine modern technology with backcountry experiences to enhance their visit to the forest and learn more about these historic places. Click here to learn more!

North Central Idaho Resource Advisory Committee accepting project proposals

The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests invites interested parties to submit project proposals for consideration by the North Central Idaho Resource Advisory Committee. The public is welcome to submit project proposals on or after February 15; the deadline to submit a proposal is April 15. The Committee will meet later this year to consider proposals for projects that are on or provide substantial benefits to National Forest System lands in Clearwater, Idaho, and Latah counties. Funding and administration for Resource Advisory Committees is provided under the authority of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self–Determination Act (Title II). Click here to learn more.

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