# USFS and Idaho Expand Forest Restoration

On October 2, 2026, the U.S. Forest Service and Idaho Department of Lands signed five new Good Neighbor Authority agreements backed by $12.4 million in federal funding. The agreements cover forest restoration, hazardous-fuels reduction, timber work, road improvements, and related activities across Idaho. A 20-year statewide framework is expected to support more than 100 future timber sales and additional restoration projects, creating potential work for forestry, timber, road, and restoration contractors.

- The funded work includes timber sale preparation and implementation, thinning, reforestation, post-wildfire recovery, salvage, and watershed protection.
- Companies serving forestry and restoration markets can assess their capabilities against these activity areas and potential subcontracting needs; the announcement does not specify solicitations, contract values by project, or proposal deadlines.
- The long-term framework signals a continuing pipeline of timber and restoration work in Idaho, while the announced federal funding supports the five agreements.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Environment, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 03, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Forest Service (USFS)
- Idaho Department of Lands (IDL)
- Office of the Governor of Idaho

### Key Quotes
> With millions more in new federal investment and a 20-year framework, we can accelerate forest restoration, reduce wildfire risk, and support the rural communities and timber industry that depend on healthy forests.
> — Brad Little, Governor of Idaho

### Sources
- [Gov. Little comments on State of Idaho’s expanded partnership with feds to accelerate forest management across Idaho - Office of the Governor](https://gov.idaho.gov/pressrelease/gov-little-comments-on-state-of-idahos-expanded-partnership-with-feds-to-accelerate-forest-management-across-idaho/) - Idaho Governor