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Stay informed with the latest official announcements from Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Our Press Releases deliver key news on forest initiatives, policy changes, conservation efforts, and more, straight from the source. Designed for media, stakeholders, and curious visitors alike, this is your hub for timely updates across southeastern Idaho, western Wyoming, and beyond. Dive into the details and keep up with what’s shaping the forest’s future.

2025 Press Releases

Caribou-Targhee National Forest to start selling 2025 firewood permits

Release Date: May 13th, 2025
 IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, May 29,2025 – The Caribou-Targhee National Forest will start selling firewood permits for personal use beginning June 2,…

Caribou-Targhee National Forest continues prescribed fire operations

Release Date: May 6th, 2025
The Ashton/Island Park Ranger District is planning prescribed fire operations this month. We estimate this work to continue through the spring as…

Montpelier Ranger District plans prescribed fire in the Strawberry Canyon area

Release Date: May 5th, 2025
Starting May 5 through May 31, the Montpelier Ranger District plans to ignite a 503-acre prescribed burn in the Strawberry Canyon area, 15 miles west…

Firefighters to initiate prescribed fire operations on the Teton Basin and Palisades Ranger District

Release Date: April 21st, 2025
Firefighters will continue prescribed fire operations this spring on the Teton Basin and Palisades Ranger Districts. These projects will improve…
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