Forest-wide Prescribed Fire Project
The project proposes to increase the application of prescribed fire across landscapes to reduce the risk of uncharacteristically severe and large wildfires, promote forest resiliency, and reduce impact risk on local communities and valued resources.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
All NFS lands within the IPNF boundary except designated wilderness areas (MA1), portions of MA3, MA4b, MA6, MA7, and ongoing NEPA projects.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/09/2025 |
| Comment Period | 02/2026 (Estimated) |
| 04/2026 (Estimated) | |
| Decision | 04/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other; 2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions
Lead Management Unit:
Idaho Panhandle National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management; Projects That May Affect Wilderness (For Mailing List Contacts)
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Idaho Panhandle National Forest
Districts:
Idaho Panhandle National Forest All Units
States:
Idaho; Montana; Washington
Counties:
Benewah; Bonner; Boundary; Clearwater; Kootenai; Latah; Shoshone; Lincoln; Sanders; Pend Oreille
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Jennifer Cinq-Mars
3232 West Nursery Road
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
406-499-4332
jennifer.cinq-mars@usda.gov
Last Updated: 1/22/2026