Lower Portneuf Cooperative Vegetation Management Project
This project presents unique vegetation management opportunities to improve forest health and wildfire resilience through mechanical treatments, prescribed fire, and a mixture of the two on 32,700 acres with up to 12,200 acres of active treatment.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The proposed project area is located in southeastern Idaho, on the northern portion of the Bannock Range, just south of Pocatello, Idaho
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/08/2025 |
| Comment Period | 04/08/2025 |
| Decision | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Westside Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Districts:
Westside Ranger District
States:
Idaho
Counties:
Bannock; Power
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Arik Jorgensen
4350 Cliffs Drive
Pocatello, ID 83204
208-236-7540
Carl.Jorgensen1@usda.gov
Last Updated: 8/26/2025