Kootenai National Forest

The Kootenai National Forest is located in the Northwest corner of Montana and the Northeast corner of Idaho on the Canadian border. Providing abundant recreation and a wealth of natural resources, the Kootenai is a perfect place to relax and enjoy your National Forests! MORE

Current Events

Sparring Bulls Project - Updated Scoping - Notice of Intent to Publish and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

A notice of intent to publish an EIS for the Sparring Bulls Project was published in the Federal Register on Thursday, December 31, 2009. MORE

McGregor Lake Pre-Commercial Thinning Project

The Libby Ranger District has signed a Decision Memo that will treat 270 acres of pre-commercial thinning and fuel reduction in the southeastern portion of McGregor Lake adjacent to the McGregor Lake Highlands Subdivision. MORE

Federal Grant for "More Kids in the Woods"

The “More Kids in the Woods Challenge Cost-Share” projects are designed to help rural and urban children connect to the land in a hands-on, interactive way. MORE

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - ARRA

The Kootenai National Forest recently awarded several contracts and work is underway on forest projects funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Over $1 million has been awarded to date. Approximately $12 million is anticipated to be awarded this winter and spring.

The Kootenai National Forest will be soliciting for numerous construction, service, and supply contracts throughout the Fiscal Year (October, 2009-September, 2010) under the ARRA.

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Project Narratives are only a brief synopsis of the intent of the contract. Projects may be consolidated, divided, or possibly omitted. The formal contracts will have specific work descriptions, including quantities and other pertinent information required to submit a bid.

• Kootenai National Forest ARRA 2010 Project Narratives - Includes maps and photos
• A Guide to Doing Business with the Forest Service - (pdf)
• Federal Business Opportunities - FedBizOpps.gov

Galton Project Scoping Comments Summary Now Available

The Fortine Ranger District developed a Proposed Action for travel, recreation, and forest management in the Galton Project Area. The scoping period comments summary is now available. MORE

Current Conditions

Safety Alerts, Fires, Advisories, Closures, and Restrictions - updated 9/4/2009 MORE

Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM)

Legal requirements regarding motor vehicle access on the Kootenai National Forest is changing as of January 1, 2010. MORE

2009 Prescribed Burn Plans

Kootenai planned prescribed burn maps are available. MORE

Forest Location Map

Larger Forest Map

Forest Plan Revision

The Kootenai National Forest is undergoing Forest Plan Revision in cooperation with the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. MORE

Environmental Management System

In order to address priority environmental issues and continually improve environmental performance we are establishing an Environmental Management System (EMS). MORE