KOOTENAI COUNTY, Idaho — The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Northern Region said Tuesday it is investing $1 million to expand work with the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) to reduce wildfire risk and improve forest health through the Good Neighbor Authority.
The investments will fund projects on the Idaho Panhandle National Forest while also providing funding for IDL staffing.
The funds will support about 3,000 acres of fuels reduction work administered by IDL such as fuel breaks and vegetation treatments to improve forest health, a press release said.
The funds will also expand road repairs to improve watershed conditions and provide access for wildfire management and implementation of project activities.
“Our strong partnership with IDL through the Good Neighbor Authority program is an important component in restoring National Forest System lands in Idaho,” said Deputy Regional Forester Tim Garcia.
The additional investment in GNA expands forest management capacity to help meet Shared Stewardship goals, the release said.
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