Southwest Idaho All-Lands Partnership

Why Southwest Idaho? A Landscape at Risk—and an Opportunity for Leadership

Southwest Idaho has been identified by the U.S. Forest Service as one of the nation’s most at-risk wildfire regions. Spanning over two million acres across the Boise and Payette National Forests and neighboring lands, this region faces a higher likelihood of wildfire than 98% of U.S. communities. Rapid population growth, diverse land ownership, and changing fire behavior demand a coordinated response.

The National Forest Foundation is answering that call. Together with the U.S. Forest Service and more than a dozen partners who are coming together through the ALP, we are accelerating forest restoration and fuels reduction to reduce wildfire risk, improve watershed health, limit risk to communities, and protect world-class recreation and wildlife habitat. The National Forest Foundation is not only an implementation partner, but administers the Southwest Idaho Forest Fund, a tool to aggregate and distribute supporting funds across the landscape. Our shared roadmap prioritizes restoring 25% of the landscape,over the next decade, focusing on areas significantly departed from historic conditions . 

This work goes beyond fuels reduction. It supports local wood products industries, fosters innovation, and strengthens rural economies. It also demonstrates how collaboration can deliver measurable results. By leveraging science-based planning and community engagement, we’re creating a resilient future for Southwest Idaho—and a model for landscapes nationwide.