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The Sawtooth National Forest administers about 2.1 million acres of federal lands. Our top priority is to maintain and improve the health, diversity, and productivity of the public land entrusted to us for current and future generations.
Effective beginning 6/2/2025:
This website, and all linked websites under the control of the agency, is under review and content may change.
Note: Not all proposed projects may appear on the map. See the list below for a more complete list.
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Sawtooth National Forest
The Forest Service follows NEPA regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Under this rule, Forest Service officials determine which proposed projects are shared for public input.
The agency no longer issues a schedule of proposed actions (SOPA) report. Below is the current list of proposed projects available for review—your opportunity to learn more, share feedback, and stay engaged in decisions that shape the future of our public lands.
The Forest Service is considering amending its land management plans to address new and evolving issues arising since implementing sage-grouse plans in 2015. This project is in cooperation with the USDI Bureau of Land Management.
The Minidoka Ranger District is proposing to authorize American Tower to add an emergency back-up generator to an existing telecommunications facility.
Proposal to renew open pit mine operations at former Black Pine Mine project area. Expansion of existing pits and development of new open pits. Processing of ore via heap leach cyanidation. USFS and BLM jurisdictions.
Proposal to implement Camp Perkins Master Plan developments including lodge expansion, additional cabins, bathroom expansions, permit area expansion, and associated utilities.
Replace approximately 2.8 miles of Idaho Centennial Trail (#628) through Elk Meadow with the trail reroute for 4.8 miles. Decommission and rehabilitate abandoned trail. Restore and/or improve ecological functions and reduction of conifers in meadow.
Existing powerlines that require reconfiguration from an overhead distribution line to an underground distribution line. To view Documents related to this proposal please copy and paste this link into your internet browser: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/y5f1tdxn7yd6358559yjxm0zl55ykndk
The Sawtooth NRA proposes to amend the existing permit for Midvale Telephone Exchange (MTE) to include additional installation of fiber optic cable on National Forest System lands in areas around Stanley Lake, Iron Creek, Redfish Lake and Stanley/HWY 75.
This project was previously analyzed as the North Fleck Fuels and Vegetation Management Project utilizing 36 CFR 220.6(e)(6) and signed on June 26, 2025.Due to a US District Court decision the original category is unavailable for use.Project activities may also be considered under HFRA Section 603.
The project would replace the current stream ford with a new, downstream bridge and road reroute over Smiley Creek due to the present stream crossing conditions that continue to reduce human access and stream function.
The project will treat stands in the Upper Big Wood River drainage using multiple treatment types. To view Documents related to this proposal please copy and paste this link into your internet browser: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/et3fpukqsrijzneqnimx1pve7t7zrnpt
The purpose of this project is to treat forested stands to increase forest health, reduce hazardous
fuels, and provide sustainable timber yield for industry.Proposed treatment methods include commercial
timber harvest, small tree thinning, piling, mastication, cutting fuelwood and prescribed fire.
