Tours and timber cuts coordinated in the Bridger-Teton
• Timber project planned in the La Barge area for 2027 The Kemmerer and Greys River Districts of the Bridger-Teton continue to coordinate small timber projects with the Wyoming State Forestry Office. Adam Calkins, District Ranger for Kemmerer reviewed…
Local input central to Wild and Scenic River Plan
• Public meetings set for December Lincoln County Commissioner Mel Shumway addressed the ongoing evaluation of river segments under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, noting that neighboring governing bodies and local conservation districts have taken active roles in reviewing…
Christmas tree permits now available online
Christmas tree permits available online through Recreation.gov from Bridger-Teton National Forest for the upcoming holiday season Christmas tree permits are available to purchase online through Recreation.gov. Details about designated cutting areas, dates, and types of trees that may be cut…
Commissioners support more local control with Roadless Rule discussion
Lincoln County Commissioner, Mel Shumway, spoke with SVI about the ongoing discussion of the so-called Roadless Rule and the possible rescinding of that action that is now 25 years old. Shumway was part of a commissioner letter which was…
Middle Ridge restoration underway in Greys River
The Middle Ridge Habitat Restoration Project is underway in the Greys River area late in October. Implemented in phases, the 21,000 acre project is designed to improve the habitat for mule deer, elk, moose and other wildlife, while opening…
Bridger-Teton National Forest hosts open house on proposed non-motorized trail additions in Greater Snow King Area
The Bridger-Teton National Forest, Jackson Ranger District invites the public to participate in an open house on Monday, Nov. 16, to learn more about four proposed non-motorized trail additions in the Greater Snow King Area to help reduce congestion and…
SVI Radio Interview: Kemmerer District Ranger Adam Calkins – Bridger-Teton National Forest
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Grading of Swift Creek Road may start this week
The Bridger-Teton National Forest Road Crew plans to begin grading work on Swift Creek Road starting this week, weather permitting. The project is expected to take approximately two days to complete. Crews may also trim back willow vegetation in areas…
Bridger-Teton National Forest West Zone Plans Prescribed Burning
The West Zone of the Bridger-Teton National Forest, which includes Greys River and Kemmerer Ranger Districts, is planning prescribed fires as early as Oct. 1. Forest Service officials estimate this work may continue through Dec. 31, as conditions allow. Certified…
Fire ban lifted in Lincoln County
The Lincoln County Commissioners voted unanimously during their regularly scheduled commission meeting on Tuesday, September 15 to rescind fire restrictions. The decision was based on the recommendation of the Lincoln County Fire Warden, who “has determined there has been sufficient…