Community roots, lasting impact
The Salmon-Challis National Forest is no stranger to wildfire. Its rugged terrain spans 4.3 million acres across Central Idaho with much of the land affected by fires over the past few decades.The need to accelerate reforestation has only grown. The small yet dedicated forest silviculture crew took on the main responsibility for that work. But that changed three years ago when the Salmon-Challis…
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Harmony on the river: Chinook salmon and boaters coexist on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River
Resource specialists conduct a redd survey on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River; Salmon-Challis National Forest. (USDA Forest Service Photo)
The Middle Fork of the Salmon River originates at the confluence of Marsh and Bear Valley Creeks in central Idaho near Stanley. The wild and scenic river winds 104…