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

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

Sparring Bulls Project Open House

The Three Rivers Ranger District and Kootenai Forest Stakeholders Coalition are planning an open house on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 to share information about the Sparring Bulls Project. View the open house flyer (pdf) for more information.

Kootenai National Forest Awards Stimulus Contracts

News Release - 10/14/2009 - Kootenai Forest Supervisor Paul Bradford announced that several projects on the forest have been awarded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) for road maintenance and forest health and protection work. MORE

Three Rivers Ranger District Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) Decision Notice (DN) and Final Environmental Assessment (EA) Now Available

The Forest Service released the final rule for managing recreational Off Highway Vehicle use on the National Forests in November 2005. The Rule provides a framework for each National Forest to identify and designate roads, trails, and areas suitable for motorized use, and prohibits use of motor vehicles off the designated system. The Kootenai National Forest is began with the Three Rivers Ranger District. The Decision Notice and Final Environmental Assessment 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