It surrounds the communities of McCall, New Meadows, Council, Yellow Pine, and Warren, and is just north of Weiser. Over 120 million years ago, the lands of the Payette National Forest were beachfront property in the western edge of North America. It took eons of collisions, subduction, melting, folding and tilting for central Idaho to appears as it does today. Connected with other public lands, t
he Forest is part of an expansive and uninterrupted landscape that provides superb habitat for an exceptional array of big game, upland birds and other wildlife. Over 300 species of wildlife make their home on the Payette National Forest. The forest is recognized for its dramatic landscapes, from craggy mountain peaks and shimmering lakes, to plummeting river canyons. Mission
The mission of the USDA Forest Service is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. The Forest Service motto, "Caring for the Land and Serving People," captures the spirit of our mission, which we accomplish through five main activities:
Protection and management of natural resources on National Forest System lands. Research on all aspects of forestry, rangeland management, and forest resource utilization. Community assistance and cooperation with State and local governments, forest industries, and private landowners to help protect and manage non-Federal forest and associated range and watershed lands to improve conditions in rural areas. Achieving and supporting an effective workforce that reflects the full range of diversity of the American people. International assistance in formulating policy and coordinating U.S. support for the protection and sound management of the world's forest resources. General Information
The Payette National Forest is a U.S. National Forest located in central western Idaho, in parts of Valley, Idaho, Adams, and Washington counties. The land area consists of approximately 2.3 million acres of federally managed lands. It is bordered by Hells Canyon National Recreation Area and the Hells Canyon to the west, Challis National Forest to the east, Boise National Forest to the south, and the Nez Perce National Forest to the north. The Payette National Forest is a part of the Intermountain Region (Region 4). It is under the jurisdiction of a forest supervisor in McCall and is divided into five ranger districts: McCall, Krassel, New Meadows, Council, and Weiser. Comment Policy: http://go.usa.gov/Wbp
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