Comments due Dec. 10 for Boise National Forest fire recovery plan • Idaho Capital Sun

The Boise National Forest is seeking public feedback on a proposed restoration effort designed to mitigate impacts from the 2024 wildfires, including safety risks, possible soil erosion and damaged infrastructure.

“The Boise National Forest, along with our partners, experienced a truly challenging 2024 wildfire season with over 245,000 acres burned across the Forest Service System,” Boise National Forest Supervisor Brant Petersen said in a news release. “This requires a greater remediation effort than we have ever undertaken and one that requires a timely response.”

Proposed remediation efforts being considered include:

• Removing fire-destroyed and damaged trees along roadsides to reduce the risk of falls and saving burned trees that are economically viable
• Reforestation of native tree species
• Rebuilding forest infrastructure including bridge and road culverts, replacing signs and repairing damaged campsites
• Preventing the creation of unauthorized motorized routes that hinder the natural recovery of vegetation, spread noxious weeds and increase soil erosion
• Working with grazing permits on affected parcels to allow for rest periods and ensure vegetation in burned areas can recover

For more details on restoration efforts, visit the US Forest Service website Responding to 2024 Wildfire Impacts.

Comments are due December 10 and can be submitted electronically via the project website by clicking “Comment/Object about the project” in the right area of ​​the project website.

Comments can also be sent to the following address:

Boise National Forest Attn: Brian Lawatch
1249 S. Vinnell Way, Suite 200
Boise, ID 83709

Individuals must indicate that their comments apply to the 2024 Wildfire Impacts Response.