Environmental Assessment Completed

Sandpoint South

Idaho Panhandle National Forests Bonner, Idaho Idaho Panhandle National Forest All Units

Reduce hazardous fuels through fuels and vegetation treatment in the vicinity of communities and values at risk to move forest health and ecological functions towards desired conditions and objectives identified in the 2015 Idaho Plan.

Location

The project area is near the town of Sandpoint, Idaho, along Highway 95 and Lake Pend Oreille, in Bonner County.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/20/2025
2
Comment Period
06/27/2025
3
Decision
12/2025 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2026 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green)
Sandpoint SouthDecision Signed Date: 12/19/2025
ForestsIdaho Panhandle National Forest
DistrictsSandpoint Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionPortions of T53N to T57N, R4W to R1W.
Fuels management