Environmental Assessment Developing Proposal

2026 Blowdown Emergency

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Benewah; Bonner; Boundary; Clearwater; Flathead; Idaho; Kootenai; Lake; Latah; Lemhi; Lewis and Clark; Lincoln; Mineral; Missoula; Powell; Ravalli; Sanders; Shoshone, Idaho; Montana Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest

In December 2025 and March 2026, Montana and Idaho were affected by severe wind events. Idaho Panhandle, Nez Perce-Clearwater, Lolo, Flathead, Bitterroot, and Kootenai Forests propose removal of wind damaged trees, fuel reduction, and replanting activities.

Location

Portions of Idaho Panhandle, Nez Perce-Clearwater, Lolo, Flathead, Bitterroot, and Kootenai Forests

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
6/15/2026
2
Finding/Decision Date
Forest productsFuels managementRegulations, directives, ordersVegetation management (other than forest products)