Public Land Center

Salmon-Challis National Forest encompasses an area of more than 4 million acres. The forest offers various recreational opportunities, such as hunting, fishing, rafting, camping and hiking. It serves as a habitat for several fish, animal, plant and bird species. The US Forest Service location in Salmon, Idaho, and provides various volunteer opportunities. It offers maps and brochures, as well as publishes a range of articles on wildlife-related issues. Salmon-Challis National Forest is a part of the US Forest Service, which is an agency of the Department of Agriculture. The US Forest Service manages public land in more than 150 national forests and over 15 grasslands that encompass an area of nearly 190 million acres. It works in partnership with universities and nonprofit organizations worldwide.

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service has a history of managing public lands. Established in 1905, the Forest Service has numerous regional offices that manage more than 150 national forests and grasslands. The districts construct and maintain trails, operate campgrounds, regulate grazing, patrol wilderness areas, and manage vegetation and wildlife habitat. The Forest Service also has regional research stations, including the International Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products Laboratory. It also provides funding and technical assistance to nonfederal landowners through a branch called State and Private Forestry. The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service maintains an office in Salmon, Idaho.