The "End of the World – G to Z IRSC Meeting" in Grangeville, ID, on September 10, 2025, focused on a federal government Request for Information (RFI) for a large-scale land management project. Key discussion points included project goals, proposed activities, and responses to purchaser questions regarding the feasibility and sustainability of sales units, unit sizing, flexibility in harvest areas, and non-saw material removal. The meeting also addressed concerns about predicted volume calculations, potential for project growth, and the integration of undefined acres. Virtual boundaries, existing road systems, Forest Service standards (e.g., Old Growth, Riparian Zones), and the impact on other sales were discussed. Crucially, the meeting emphasized flexibility, collaboration, and the need for well-defined design features, unit prescriptions, and standards within the upcoming solicitation. Further site visits and data sharing were planned to address ongoing questions and ensure project success within the federal RFP framework.

The document appears to be a map and accompanying data table for the "Free Bird Sale Area Map" project, likely associated with a government Request for Proposal (RFP) related to timber sales or land management within a National Forest. The map depicts physical features such as creeks (e.g., Blacktail Creek, Chapman Creek, White Bird Creek), ridges (Bentz Ridge, Pinnacle Ridge, Lone Fir Hill), and various roads and trails (e.g., Free Use Rd, Banner Creek Rd, Tollgate Rd, Service Flats Rd, FS Grangeville Salmon Rd). It also marks elevations, specific areas like "Asbestos Peak," and outlines different land classifications including "Goshawk - 40 acres Buffer," "Goshawk - Post Fledgling Area 420 acres Buffer Avoidance," "Plant - Avoidance," "Old Growth," "NEPA Units," and "Estimated Logging Systems" (Ground Based and Skyline). Additionally, it identifies "221 Fuelbreak Outside Units," "Sale Area Boundary," and "Private Ownership." The accompanying table details "NEPA UNIT ID," "NEPA_SILV_RX" (silvicultural prescription), and "UNIT ACRES" for various units within the Free Bird Sale Area, indicating different treatments such as "Intermediate" and "Regeneration" for varying acreages. The map includes disclaimers regarding its use for legal boundaries, ownership, and navigational purposes, advising users to obtain permission for private lands and consult the local Forest Service Office for motor vehicle access information.

The "End of the World G-Z Integrated Resource Service Contract" is a Request for Information (RFI) seeking industry feedback and interest in an Integrated Resource Service Contract (IRSC). The primary goal is to address situations where service work costs exceed timber value, making traditional timber sales uneconomical. This contract aims to support timber removal, restoration activities, and foster industry partnerships by focusing on outcomes rather than just timber value. The project involves 16,000 acres of commercial and variable density thinning, plus 1,500 acres of regeneration harvest. Key goals include increasing treatment pace, maximizing NEPA unit treatments, reducing fuel loads, improving insect/disease resiliency, and awarding the contract by Q4 FY26. Proposed activities encompass timber sale preparation, commercial cut and removal, road work (reconstruction, maintenance), and fuels reduction. Timelines indicate RFI responses by 9/17, a Fall 2025 site visit, and a Summer/Fall 2026 award.

The USDA Forest Service's Final Record of Decision for the End of the World Project in Idaho County, Idaho, details the implementation of Alternative B to increase forest resilience, reduce wildfire risk, and improve water quality and aquatic habitats. This decision, following a court remand and extensive environmental analysis (EA, FONSI, EIS), aims to mitigate threats to public health, safety, critical infrastructure, and natural resources. The project spans approximately 49,565 acres, utilizing timber harvesting, prescribed burning, road construction/decommissioning, and watershed improvements. Key design elements include avoiding old-growth (MA20) and moose winter range (MA21), retaining large trees, and implementing specific measures for soil, water quality, wildlife, air quality, fisheries, recreation, noxious weeds, range, and visual resources. Monitoring protocols, including those from the NMFS Biological Opinion, ensure compliance and effectiveness. The decision prioritizes firefighter and public safety, forest health, and ecosystem resilience against insects, disease, and climate change, with an estimated carbon sequestration payback period of 13 months.

The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest has released a draft Request for Information (RFI) for the End of the World Stewardship Integrated Resource Service Contract. This RFI, numbered 12363N25R4014 and published on August 15, 2025, is for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation for proposals. The project aims to increase forest restoration and mitigate wildfire risks through activities like timber removal, road maintenance and reconstruction, fuels work, and reforestation across five contract areas: Jungle Bird, Wooly Bully, Ski Bird, Cold Fir, and Free Bird. The contract will be a firm-fixed price with economic adjustment. Stewardship credits, which can be cash or non-monetary, will be used for payment, with a second site visit scheduled for October 30, 2025. The estimated completion date for all work is October 15, 2036. Feedback is welcome and can be submitted to Matthew Daigle at matthew.daigle@usda.gov. All offerors must be registered in SAM.

The document is a detailed map and data table for the "Jungle Bird Sale Area" in the Nez Perce Clearwater National Forest. It outlines proposed timber harvest units, specifically focusing on "Intermediate" and "PCT" (Pre-Commercial Thinning) silvicultural prescriptions. The map delineates various physical features, including creeks (South Fork White Bird Creek, Bull Run Creek, McKinzie Creek, etc.), ridges (Bentz Ridge, Pinnacle Ridge, Sly Ridge, Gaba Ridge, Buffard Ridge, Dairy Mountain, Hungry Ridge, Lone Fir Hill, Asbestos Peak), and roads (Free Use Rd, Banner Creek Rd, Dairy Mountain Rd, Grangeville Salmon Rd, NFD roads). It also marks different types of trails (non-motorized, motorized, snow trails) and private ownership. The data table provides a breakdown of NEPA Unit IDs, silvicultural prescriptions, and corresponding unit acres for the Jungle Bird Harvest Unit. Additionally, the map includes disclaimers regarding its use for legal boundaries, ownership, access restrictions, and navigational purposes, emphasizing the need for motor vehicle use maps and caution due to natural hazards.

The document is a Sale Area Map for the Wooly Bully timber sale, detailing physical features, land ownership, and logging systems within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. It outlines various NEPA Units for intermediate harvesting and PCT (Pre-Commercial Thinning) with associated acreage. Key features include numerous creeks (Three Mile, Fish, Mill, Cove, Tollgate, Cabin, Farrans, Bully, Dump, Lick, Camp, Earthquake, Edgeworth, Sheep, Nelson, Grouse, Castle), roads (Tollgate Rd, Highway 14, NFD 2009 Rd), and trails (Milner Trail, Grangeville-Salmon Snow Trail). The map also identifies Goshawk buffer areas, plant avoidance zones, old growth, and private ownership. Importantly, it includes a disclaimer regarding the map's limitations for determining legal boundaries, ownership, or access restrictions, advising users to obtain permission for private lands and consult the Forest Service for motorized vehicle use information and potential natural hazards.

The document is a Sale Area Map for the Ski Bird area, depicting physical features, land ownership, and proposed activities for a timber sale and related projects. It outlines various NEPA units with silvicultural prescriptions such as Intermediate, PCT, Regeneration, and Campground Hazard/Meadow Restoration. The map details different logging systems (Ground Based, Skyline), fuelbreak areas, and environmental buffers for Goshawk (40-acre and 420-acre post-fledgling areas) and Plant Avoidance zones. It also shows the location of streams (perennial, intermittent, ephemeral), existing roads, and different types of trails (non-motorized, motorized, snow). The map explicitly states that it is not for navigational use and does not determine legal boundaries or ownership, advising users to obtain permission for private lands and check with government offices for public land restrictions, especially regarding motor vehicle use. The project aims to manage forest resources while considering ecological factors and operational requirements.

The document is a map and accompanying data table for the "Cold Fir" Sale Area, likely part of a federal government timber sale or land management project. It details various physical features, including creeks (e.g., Cabin Creek, Tollgate Creek, Mill Creek), ridges (e.g., Pinnacle Ridge, Lone Fir Hill, Tamarack Ridge, Hungry Ridge), and roads (e.g., Tollgate Rd, Free Use Rd, Highway 14, FS Grangeville Salmon Rd, NFD 2009 Rd, NFD 641 Rd). The map also delineates snow trails, such as "Cabin Creek Free Use Snow" and "Grangeville-Salmon Snow Trail," and indicates private ownership. Key features like Asbestos Peak and Asbestos Point are marked. The associated table provides NEPA Unit IDs, Silviculture Prescriptions (e.g., Intermediate, PCT, Regeneration), and Unit Acres for numerous parcels within the sale area. The map includes disclaimers regarding its use for legal boundaries, ownership, and navigational purposes, emphasizing the need for permission on private lands and inquiry at the local Forest Service Office for motor vehicle access information.

The document is a map and associated disclaimer from the USDA Forest Service, specifically the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, concerning the "End of the World Project." It depicts geographical features such as creeks (Gospel-Hump Wilderness, Swift Creek, Fall Creek, etc.), rivers (Salmon River), and cities (Grangeville, White Bird, Fenn, Harpster) within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. The map also outlines administrative boundaries, ownership areas (Forest Service and Other), and the NEPA Boundary. Key information includes the production date (August 4, 2025), projection details (UTM 11 N, NAD83), and the preparer (Information Resources Management Supervisor's Office, Kamiah, Idaho). The accompanying disclaimer explicitly states that the USDA Forest Service provides no warranty for the geospatial data's accuracy, reliability, completeness, or utility, and it should not be used for legal purposes like determining title or boundaries. It emphasizes that the data is dynamic, and users are responsible for verifying its limitations and exercising caution regarding natural hazards.

The provided document is a map detailing the "End of the World Project Treatments" within the Salmon River Ranger District of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. It outlines various geographical features, including numerous creeks (e.g., Jungle Creek, Price Creek, Asbestos Creek), rivers (Salmon River, South Fork Clearwater River), and named areas like Gospel-Hump Wilderness. The map categorizes different types of roads (U.S. & State Highways, Major Roads) and highlights specific project treatment areas such as Regeneration, Intermediate, and PCT. It also shows administrative boundaries for Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest and indicates Forest Service and other land ownership. The document includes a disclaimer from the USDA Forest Service regarding the accuracy and utility of the geospatial data, emphasizing that it is not for legal purposes. The map was produced on July 24, 2025, by jpetruzalek, with a UTM 11 N, NAD83 projection.

The U.S. Forest Service is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for a 10-year G-Z Integrated Resource Stewardship Contract within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest’s End of the World (EOTW) Planning Area. This initiative aims to reduce insect and disease infestation, mitigate wildfire risks, and restore forest vegetation and water quality across approximately 17,000 acres, with an anticipated 50+ MMBF of commercial timber offered. The project will involve various services including road maintenance and construction, timber removal and sale preparation, temporary road construction, low-value stand treatment, biomass removal, and fuel break treatments. The RFI seeks feedback from interested parties on project scope, structure, and feasibility. Key questions for respondents cover interest, operating capacity, preferred harvest volume/frequency, facility details, timeline feasibility, accessibility, potential challenges, required flexibility, anticipated benefits, pricing structure, timber designation preferences, and recommended contract structures. An informational meeting and site visit are scheduled for September 2025, and written responses are due by September 17, 2025. This RFI is for planning purposes only and will not result in a contract award.