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Idaho Department of Lands seeking applicants for forest advisory committee
DailyFly, 4-10-26
COEUR D’ALENE, ID — The Idaho Department of Lands is accepting applications for an at-large position on the state’s Forest Practices Advisory Committee, a group that helps guide forestry policy and oversight across Idaho.
The selected applicant will represent the interests of Idaho residents and serve a three-year term through Dec. 31, 2028. Applicants must be Idaho residents.
The advisory committee operates under the Idaho Forest Practices Act and provides technical recommendations to the Idaho Department of Lands and the Idaho State Board of Land Commissioners. The group plays a role in reviewing forestry practices and ensuring rules remain effective and responsive to current conditions.
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Idaho auctioning Driggs 160 parcel for $5 million minimum
Jackson Hole News & Guide, 4-8-26
In late May, a real estate brokerage working with the Idaho Department of Lands plans to hold an auction in a hotel outside of Boise to sell a 160-acre parcel of state trust land in Tetonia known as the Driggs 160 parcel.
The bidding on the parcel — which until recently was leased for grazing at $950 per year — will begin at $5 million.
“That’s a lot of money,” said Nick Beard, the multi-generational rancher whose family has held the grazing lease since 1992.
Beard’s lease was set to expire in 2032. But last July, the Idaho State Board of Land Commissioners voted to sell the parcel, citing the board’s duty to maximize income generated by state trust lands.
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160-acre land parcel in Tetonia is set for $5 million auction
Teton Valley News, 4-7-26
The highly contested 160-acre parcel of state trust land in Tetonia is about to go to auction with a starting bid of $5 million.
Jacob and Mark Bottles, both brokers for the property, write, “This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of land with breathtaking views of the Tetons. The property offers an outstanding opportunity to shape your own place in one of the most scenic regions of the United States.”
The selling of this property has become a monument for a valley shifting away from its ranching heritage as the land will likely no longer be agricultural if sold.
Last July, the Idaho State Board of Land Commissioners voted unanimously to auction the property. The Beard family, fifth-generation ranchers, who have historically leased the land for grazing, had no prior warning.
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Burn permits required outside city limits in Idaho starting May 10
DailyFly, 4-6-26
BOISE, ID — A free burn permit is required for outdoor burning outside city limits in Idaho beginning May 10.
According to the Idaho Department of Lands, permits are required statewide for burning outside city limits, excluding campfires, through October 20.
Residents are responsible for obtaining all required permits, approvals, and notifications before burning. Additional permit systems may apply depending on location, including those from local fire departments, counties, or tribal jurisdictions. An air quality permit from the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality may also be required.
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Burn Permits Required Outside City Limits in Idaho Starting May 10
Boise Today, 4-7-26
Starting May 10, Idaho residents will need to obtain a free burn permit from the Idaho Department of Lands to conduct outdoor burning outside of city limits across the state. The permit requirement, which excludes campfires, will be in effect through October 20.
Why it matters
Burn permits help the state manage air quality and fire risk, especially during the drier summer months. The new statewide requirement aims to improve safety and environmental oversight for agricultural and residential burning activities in rural areas.
The details
According to the Idaho Department of Lands, the free burn permits are required for all outdoor burning outside of city limits, with some exceptions like campfires. Residents must obtain the necessary permits, approvals, and notifications before conducting any burns. Additional permit systems may also apply depending on the location, including from local fire departments, counties, or tribal jurisdictions. An air quality permit from the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality may also be required in some cases.
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