The Forest Practices Advisory Committee (FPAC), as established by Idaho Code, provides technical assistance to IDL and the Land Board in matters relating to the Idaho Forest Practices Act. The committee typically meets two or three times per year depending on current issues. It is composed of nine voting members appointed by the IDL director for three-year terms. Members include a fisheries biologist; a nonindustrial private forest landowner; two forest landowners, one from northern Idaho and one from southern Idaho; two forest operators, one from northern Idaho and one from southern Idaho; two informed citizens from northern and southern Idaho; and an at-large member.
FPAC Members
| Voting | Term Expires |
|---|---|
| Kit Hart Potlatch Corporation, Moscow Forest Landowner Representative North Vice-Chair (2020-2021) | 12/2025 |
| Cody Steinbruecker, Orofino Operator North | 12/2024 |
| Dr. Timothy Link, Moscow General Public Representative North | 12/2023 |
| Kelly Riggs, Glenns Ferry Forest Landowner South | 12/2023 |
Kyle Freedman | 12/2025 |
| John Lillehaug, McCall General Public Representative South | 12/2024 |
| Tom Bassista, Boise Fish Biologist | 12/2025 |
| Kennon McClintock, Moyie Springs Nonindustrial Landowner | 12/2025 |
| Paul Buckland, Coeur d’Alene General Public Representative At-large, Chair (2020-2021) | 12/2023 |
| Ex-Officio | |
| Hawk Stone, Boise DEQ Representative | 12/2023 |
| Vacant USFS Representative | |
| Lee Andrews, Sandpoint Resource Consultant | 12/2025 |
| Gretchen Lech, Coeur d’Alene Resource Consultant | 12/2024 |
Upcoming Meetings
October 3, 2023
The Idaho Forest Practices Advisory Committee (FPAC) will meet October 3rd, 2023 in a webinar-facilitated meeting from the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) Coeur d’Alene staff office.
A Webinar option will be available. FPAC members and IDL staff will conduct the meeting from the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) Coeur d’Alene staff office. The video will be livestreamed via Zoom at the IDL staff office in Boise.
Related Document: Draft Guidance
What: FPAC meeting (Download Agenda Here)
When: October 3, 2023
Time: 9 a.m. PST
Webinar Location: IDL Boise Staff Office 10 a.m. MST
Physical Locations:
Sundance Room
Coeur d’Alene Staff Office
3284 W. Industrial Loop
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
IDL Boise Staff Office
Garnet Conference Room
300 N 6th St.
Boise, Idaho
Meeting details:
This is a public meeting and space in both conference rooms is limited, therefore, those who would like to attend are asked to RSVP by contacting Jeanne Bradley at (208) 666-8636 or jbradley@idl.idaho.gov. Lunch will be provided for FPAC members and participating IDL staff only.
The Agenda for meeting is available for download.
The purpose of FPAC, as established by Idaho Code, is to provide technical assistance to IDL and the Idaho State Board of Land Commissioners (Land Board) in matters relating to the Idaho Forest Practices Act. The committee typically meets two or three times per year depending on current issues. It is composed of nine voting members appointed by the IDL director for three-year terms. Members include a fisheries biologist; a non-industrial private forest landowner; two forest landowners (one from northern Idaho and one from southern Idaho); two resident forest operators (one from northern Idaho and one from southern Idaho); two members of the general public (one from northern Idaho and one from southern Idaho); and one at-large member.
Program Contact:
Jeanne Bradley
IDL Forest Practices Program Manager
208-666-8636
jbradley@idl.idaho.gov
Meeting Archive
The Idaho Forest Practices Advisory Committee (FPAC) will meet on April 12, 2023, in Coeur d’Alene. A Zoom Webinar option will be available. FPAC members and IDL staff will conduct the meeting from the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) Coeur d’Alene staff office. The video will be livestreamed via Zoom at the IDL staff office in Boise.
Related Document: Draft Guidance
What: FPAC meeting (Download the Meeting Agenda)
When: April 12, 2023
Time: 9 a.m. Pacific Time
Virtual Location: Attend via Zoom – Link will be provided.
Physical Locations:
Sundance Room
Coeur d’Alene Staff Office
3284 W. Industrial Loop
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Boise Staff Office
Garnet West Room
300 N 6th St. Ste. 103
Boise, Idaho
Meeting details: The meeting is open to the public. For more information, contact Forestry Assistance Bureau, Acting Forest Practices Program Manager Andrew Larson at 208-666-8636 or alarson@idl.idaho.gov.
The agenda for the meeting is available for download.
The purpose of FPAC, as established by Idaho Code, is to provide technical assistance to IDL and the Idaho State Board of Land Commissioners (Land Board) in matters relating to the Idaho Forest Practices Act. The committee typically meets two or three times per year depending on current issues. It is composed of nine voting members appointed by the IDL director for three-year terms. Members include a fisheries biologist; a non-industrial private forest landowner; two forest landowners (one from northern Idaho and one from southern Idaho); two resident forest operators (one from northern Idaho and one from southern Idaho); two members of the general public (one from northern Idaho and one from southern Idaho); and one at-large member.
Program Contact:
Andrew Larson
IDL Acting Forest Practices Program Manager
208-666-8636
alarson@idl.idaho.gov
The Idaho Forest Practices Advisory Committee (FPAC) will meet on December 14, 2022, in Coeur d’Alene. A Zoom Webinar option will be available. FPAC members and IDL staff will conduct the meeting from the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) Coeur d’Alene staff office. The video will be livestreamed via Zoom at the IDL staff office in Boise.
What: FPAC meeting (Download the Meeting Agenda)
When: December 14, 2022
Time: 9 a.m. Pacific Time
Virtual Location: Attend via Zoom – https://idl.zoom.us/j/84222784005
Physical Locations:
Sundance Room
Coeur d’Alene Staff Office
3284 W. Industrial Loop
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Boise Staff Office
Garnet West Room
300 N 6th St. Ste. 103
Boise, Idaho
Meeting details: The meeting is open to the public. For more information, contact Forestry Assistance Bureau, Stewardship/Regulatory Program Specialist Adrienne Morrow by calling 208-666-8667 or emailing amorrow@idl.idaho.gov. The agenda for the meeting is available for download.
The purpose of FPAC, as established by Idaho Code, is to provide technical assistance to IDL and the Idaho State Board of Land Commissioners (Land Board) in matters relating to the Idaho Forest Practices Act. The committee typically meets two or three times per year depending on current issues. It is composed of nine voting members appointed by the IDL director for three-year terms. Members include a fisheries biologist; a non-industrial private forest landowner; two forest landowners (one from northern Idaho and one from southern Idaho); two resident forest operators (one from northern Idaho and one from southern Idaho); two members of the general public (one from northern Idaho and one from southern Idaho); and one at-large member.
Program Contact:
Adrienne Morrow
IDL Stewardship/Regulatory Program Specialist
(208) 666-8667
amorrow@idl.idaho.gov
(COEUR D’ALENE) – The Idaho Forest Practices Advisory Committee (FPAC) will meet April 13, 2022, in person. A Zoom Webinar option will be available. FPAC members and IDL staff will conduct the meeting from the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) Coeur d’Alene staff office.
What: FPAC meeting
When: April 13, 2022
Time: 9 a.m. Pacific Time
Where: Zoom: https://idl.zoom.us/j/87080877704
Sundance Room Coeur d’Alene Staff Office Garnet West Room Boise Director’s Office
3284 W. Industrial Loop 300 N 6th St. Ste. 103
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Boise, Idaho
Meeting details: The meeting is open to the public; an RSVP is required for anyone planning to attend in person. In-person attendees must RSVP by April 8, 2022. The agenda includes Regulatory Program staff changes, the 2021 Annual Forest Practices Review, and Pending Forest Practices Rule. For further information, contact Forestry Assistance Bureau, Stewardship/Regulatory Program Specialist Adrienne Morrow by calling 208-666-8667 or emailing amorrow@idl.idaho.gov.
The purpose of FPAC, as established by Idaho Code, is to provide technical assistance to IDL and the Idaho State Board of Land Commissioners (Land Board) in matters relating to the Idaho Forest Practices Act. The committee typically meets two or three times per year depending on current issues. It is composed of nine voting members appointed by the IDL director for three-year terms. Members include a fisheries biologist; a non-industrial private forest landowner; two forest landowners (one from northern Idaho and one from southern Idaho); two resident forest operators (one from northern Idaho and one from southern Idaho); two members of the general public (one from northern Idaho and one from southern Idaho); and one at-large member.
CONTACT: Adrienne Morrow
IDL Stewardship/Regulatory Program Specialist
(208) 666-8667
What: FPAC meeting
When: Nov. 17, 2021
Time: 9 A.M. (Pacific Time)
Where: IDL Coeur d’Alene Staff office
Sundance Room
3284 W. Industrial Loop
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Boise Option: Videoconference is available in Boise
IDL Boise Staff Office
Syringa North Room
300 N. 6th St.
Boise, Idaho
Zoom Option: https://idl.zoom.us/j/84182042610
One tap mobile :
US:14086380968,,84182042610# or +16699006833,84182042610#
Telephone:US: +1 408 638 0968 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 876 9923
Webinar ID: 841 8204 2610
FPAC Meeting Agenda – Winter 2/03/21
Time: 9 a.m. (Pacific Time)
Where: ZoomJoin webinar
Webinar ID: 815 4648 6552
International numbers available: https://idl.zoom.us/u/kc6wlklkwE
In person:
Wolf Lodge Room Coeur d’Alene Staff Office
3284 W. Industrial Loop
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Boise, Idaho
Garnet West Room Boise Director’s Office
3284 W. Industrial Loop 300 N 6th St. Ste. 103
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Boise, Idaho
The meeting is open to the public; an RSVP is required for anyone planning to attend in-person; in-person attendance will be limited by current COVID pandemic health restrictions to eight persons. In-person attendees must RSVP by February 1, 2021. The agenda includes the 2020 Annual Forest Practices Notification and Inspection data and results of the 2020 Interagency Forest Practices Water Quality Audit. For further information, contact Forestry Assistance Bureau, Regulatory and Stewardship Program Manager Gary Hess by calling 208-666-8636 or emailing ghess@idl.idaho.gov.
Shade Rule Redesign Proposed to the Forest Practices Advisory Committee
- Shade Rule Redesign
- Class I Streamside Tree Retention Revised Methodology – Rationale and Explanation