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Forest Service updates Bonner County on staffing, fuel treatments and paused projects
Summary
Idaho Panhandle National Forest officials briefed Bonner County commissioners on new staff, wildfire fuel‑reduction planning and several projects delayed by litigation and endangered‑species reviews.
The Idaho Panhandle National Forest briefed Bonner County commissioners on leadership changes, wildfire‑risk work and several projects temporarily paused by litigation and federal species reviews.
Forest Supervisor Tim Gloone, representing the Idaho Panhandle National Forest, introduced Ben Johnson as the new district ranger for the Sandpoint Ranger District and described the scope and timing of several forest projects that affect Bonner County residents.
Gloone and Johnson outlined staffing updates and meeting frequency. Gloone said the district level update is most appropriate and noted recent leadership changes: “We currently have an acting in place, for the next couple of weeks and my shift, until February 10th. Chris Noyes… started officially, but he's on leave, has a new baby,” and said staff will provide updated contact information. Commissioners and Forest Service staff agreed to move toward less‑frequent routine updates — a suggested quarterly cadence for district‑level briefings and biannual…
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