Upper Mores Project
The Boise National Forest Supervisor has signed the Decision Notice to implement a variety of vegetation management activities, including timber harvest, non-commercial thinning, prescribed fire, mastication, and reforestation to address hazardous fuels within the wildland-urban interface, promote forest resiliency, and respond to insect and disease outbreaks. Associated transportation management and watershed/habitat restoration will also be carried out.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project is in the Upper Mores watershed near Idaho City in Boise County.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 10/20/2023 |
| Comment Period | 10/20/2023 |
| 11/20/2025 | |
| Decision | 11/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions
Lead Management Unit:
Idaho City Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions
Project Purpose:
Recreation Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management; Watershed Management; Road Management
Project Activity:
Road Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Trail Management; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Salvage); Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Upper Mores Project
Decision Signed Date: 11/20/2025
Forests:
Boise National Forest
Districts:
Idaho City Ranger District
States:
Idaho
Counties:
Boise
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Brian Lawatch
Highway 21, milepost 38.5
Idaho City, ID 83631
208-590-3345
brian.lawatch@usda.gov
Last Updated: 11/21/2025