County inks deal with Forest Service to increase WUI work
U.S. Congressman Ryan Zinke and Mark Peck talk during a meeting Oct. 14, 2024, about Lincoln County's agreement with Kootenai National Forest for a Master Stewardship Agreement. (Paul Sievers/The Western News)
Bruce Vincent, Lincoln County Commissioner Brent Teske and state Sen. Mike Cuffe talk during a meeting Oct. 14, 2024, about the county's agreement with Kootenai National Forest for a Master Stewardship Agreement. (Paul Sievers/The Western News)
In another attempt to thin forest lands in Lincoln County’s Wildland Urban Interface, county officials recently signed an agreement with the Kootenai National Forest.
Commissioners Brent Teske and Josh Letcher voted to approve the 10-year deal. Commissioner Jim Hammons was not present.
In a nutshell, the Master Stewardship Agreement opens the door for the county to thin stands of trees on national forest lands adjacent to developed private properties.
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