Prescribed burns in Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District prompt road, trail closures
Prescribed burns are set to begin in the Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District.
Idaho Panhandle National Forests
COEUR d'ALENE — The Idaho Panhandle National Forests on Tuesday announced the temporary closures of several roads, trails and areas within the Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District due to prescribed burning.
The prescribing burning is part of the Upper River Fuels Reduction Project, which aims to "reduce hazardous surface and ladder fuels to decrease wildfire severity," establish and maintain the resiliency of the forest structure and improve wildlife habitat and big game browse, a press release said.
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