Sawtooth National Forest — Project Detail

Underground mineral sampling activities.

The Sawtooth National Recreation Area (NRA) of the Sawtooth National Forest is proposing to authorize the implementation of a suite of improvements outlined in the Camp Perkins Master Development Plan (MDP) and expand the Camp Perkins permit boundary by 3 acres.

The FS proposes to authorize the realignment of 5.5 miles of fence to improve livestock distribution and watershed conditions.

This project was previously analyzed as the North Fleck Fuels and Vegetation Management Project utilizing 36 CFR 220.6(e)(6) and signed on June 26, 2025.Due to a US District Court decision the original category is unavailable for use.Project activities may also be considered under HFRA Section 603.

The project will treat stands in the Upper Big Wood River drainage using multiple treatment types.

The Sawtooth NRA proposes to amend the existing permit for Midvale Telephone Exchange (MTE) to include additional installation of fiber optic cable on National Forest System lands in areas around Stanley Lake, Iron Creek, Redfish Lake and Stanley/HWY 75.

The purpose of this project is to treat forested stands to increase forest health, reduce hazardous fuels, and provide sustainable timber yield for industry.Proposed treatment methods include commercial timber harvest, small tree thinning, piling, mastication, cutting fuelwood and prescribed fire.

The project would replace the current stream ford with a new, downstream bridge and road reroute over Smiley Creek due to the present stream crossing conditions that continue to reduce human access and stream function.

Existing powerlines that require reconfiguration from an overhead distribution line to an underground distribution line. To view Documents related to this proposal please copy and paste this link into your internet browser: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/y5f1tdxn7yd6358559yjxm0zl55ykndk

Replace approximately 2.8 miles of Idaho Centennial Trail (#628) through Elk Meadow with the trail reroute for 4.8 miles. Decommission and rehabilitate abandoned trail. Restore and/or improve ecological functions and reduction of conifers in meadow.

Proposal to renew open pit mine operations at former Black Pine Mine project area. Expansion of existing pits and development of new open pits. Processing of ore via heap leach cyanidation. USFS and BLM jurisdictions.

Proposal to renew open pit mine operations at former Black Pine Mine project area. Expansion of existing pits and development of new open pits. Processing of ore via heap leach cyanidation. USFS and BLM jurisdictions.

The 2025 proposal includes: Ski lift replacements and improvements; summer and winter trail construction and improvements; and utility line replacement, installation and upgrades.

Project regarding the authorizations of the use or occupancy of National Forest System land for 20 water facilities through the issuance of either a Ditch Bill Easement or a Special Use Permit, per the 2019 Diversion Settlement Agreement

Sawtooth National Forest Forest-wide Reforestation Project. Planting of native tree species after natural disaster.

Project proponent has requested an authorization for a private driveway

Fuels reduction and vegetation management activities to decrease hazardous fuel loading and improve forest resiliency. Recreation management activities to improve trail accessibility and decrease resource damage from user created routes.

.75 mile of Basalt Road (FR 095) is immediately adjacent to Basalt Creek and subject to damage from seasonal flooding. This project will relocate the road outside of the riparian area, install culverts for drainage and decommission the prior route.

The proposed project would authorize multiple prescribed burns across the Forest every year (from 10 to 10,000 acres each), as well as associated actions, to restore health and resiliency to vegetation communities on the Sawtooth National Forest.

The Forest Service is considering amending its land management plans to address new and evolving issues arising since implementing sage-grouse plans in 2015. This project is in cooperation with the USDI Bureau of Land Management.