Forest Management Program

VISION

The vision for the Forestry Program is that of healthy, productive forests which covers those lands originally forested on the Reservation.  It is a dream of a Reservation environment that is clean, with diverse habitats and wholesome populations of plants, animals and human beings.  It is of a resilient, working forest which can meet the needs of the Tribe without damaging the land base for future generations.

GOALS

The primary goal of the Forestry Program is to implement, monitor and revise the Tribal Forest Management Plan as adopted by NPTEC, as well as develop and implement individual management plans for all forested allotments.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

The Forestry Program provides forest management expertise and wildland fire protection to promote a healthy ecosystem; produce forest products and income; and provide educational and informational services to meet the goals of the Nez Perce People, Tribe and other owners of Trust lands within the Nez Perce Reservation.

STAFF

• Forest Program Director

• Office Manager/Bookkeeper

• Forester (3)

• Inventory Forester

• Forestry Technician (2)

• Forestry Crew (4)

• Fire Management Officer (vacant)

• Assistant Fire Management Officer

• Engine Crew Foreman (2)

• Engine Crewman (6)

• Fire Office Assistants/Dispatchers (2)

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

• Forest Inventory & Planning

• Pre-Sales & Timber Sale Administration

• Forest Development & Timber Stand Improvement

• Hazardous Fuels Reduction/WUI

• Fire Pre-suppression

• Fire Suppression

• Information & Education

• Program Administration

CONTACT INFORMATION

Lapwai       208-843-7328 PHONE      208-843-7329 FAX