(Idaho Department of Lands Press Release, July 8, 2026)
BOISE, Idaho – The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) has initiated negotiated rulemaking to implement the provisions of Idaho Code Section 38-1304(1)(f) of the Idaho Forest Practices Act.
The proposed rule addresses timely salvage harvesting on non-private forest lands consisting of a single contiguous ownership of 2,000 acres or more.
IDL encourages agencies, stakeholders, and members of the public to review the draft rule and participate in the negotiated rulemaking process by attending a public meeting or submitting written comments.
Additional information, including the draft rule, public meeting schedule, and instructions for submitting comments, is available on the IDL Rulemaking webpage.
