Forest and Grassland Health Protection

Forest Health Protection in the Northern (Region 1) and Intermountain (Region 4) Regions provides technical and financial assistance for all land ownerships within these regions. We work under the State, Private and Tribal Forestry organization of the USDA Forest Service and are part of the National Forest Health Protection Program. We assist with forest health issues particularly related to forest and range disturbance agents that include native and non-native insects, pathogens, and invasive plants. We primarily assist Federal and tribal land managers directly and cooperate with State Forest Health specialists who assist primarily state, private and tribal land managers.

Our specialists include entomologists, plant pathologists, pesticide specialists, GIS specialists, aerial survey specialists, and biological technicians located in four field offices: Boise, Idaho; Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; Missoula, Montana; and Ogden, Utah. See map for field office locations and respective service areas.

Technical Assistance

• Detect, monitor, evaluate, and report potentially damaging forest diseases and insects
• Site visits, training, workshops, presentations, and publications tailored to meet various audiences
• Develop effective management strategies for forest insects and diseases
• Integrate and monitor biological control for invasive weed management
• Pesticide and pheromone use and coordination
• Participate in forest planning and implementation efforts

Financial Assistance

• Insect and disease suppression, prevention and/or restoration projects technology for management of forest insects and diseases and invasive weeds
• Developing or applying new technology for management of forest insects and diseases and invasive weeds.