In the Spotlight
Murphy Complex and More workshop,
May 12-14, 2009 - Twin Falls
Participants will examine and share information on the many questions and issues associated with large wildland fires in Idaho.
Speakers will discuss lessons learned, ongoing research, and restoration and monitoring efforts. Other topics will include fire suppression, vegetation rehabilitation, noxious weed control, seed mixes, planting methods, coordination and cooperation, and policy and management changes over the past few years.
A field tour will get participants out on the ground to see real-life application and results. During workshop sessions participants can roll up their sleeves and put to use what they have learned.
Download the workshop brochure (PDF 296kb)
More information at http://www.idrange.org
Resource Management Plan: The Jarbidge Field Office is preparing a Resource Management Plan (RMP) for approximately 1.4 million acres of public land in southern Idaho. An RMP contains a broad, multiple-use framework for managing public lands. Jarbidge RMP website
Proposed China Mountain Wind Energy Project: The Jarbidge Field Office is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed China Mountain Wind Project. The proposal is for 30,700 acres of public, state and private lands in the Jarbidge Foothills, southwest of Rogerson in Twin Falls County, Idaho and west of Jackpot in Elko County, Nevada. China Mountain Proposed Wind Energy Project website
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