Canfield Natural Area Pile Burning

The City of Coeur d’Alene is working with Kootenai County FireSmart™  and Cancourse to implement vital forest fuel reduction efforts within the Canfield Natural Area and the western section of Cancourse, down to the E. Shaddock Lane Trailhead.  In late August, a hand crew successfully completed the first phase of the treatment, cutting and piling ground and ladder fuels.

The next phase, involving the burning of slash piles, is scheduled to start on Monday, November 11, 2024 weather permitting, and is expected to continue until November 15^.  For the safety of all, including workers and pets, the trail will be closed during the pile burning process. This closure is anticipated to last 3-5days from the start of ignition. We kindly ask community members to respect these safety closures.

Fuel breaks are essential tools for slowing the spread of wildfires and enhancing community protection and resilience during and after such events. The Kootenai County FireSmart™ Program provides education and financial support through grants from the Idaho Department of Lands, in partnership with the USDA Forest Service, to facilitate these efforts.

For more information regarding this initiative, please contact Nick Goodwin, City of Coeur d’Alene Urban Forester at (208) 769-2266 or email [email protected].

The City of Coeur d’Alene Urban Forestry division is your ally in caring for public trees and all trees properly. Please contact the City of Coeur d’Alene Urban Forester with any questions regarding public trees and questions regarding Urban Forestry ordinances. Also feel free to contact the Urban Forestry office with any questions regarding tree selection and tree care. All information regarding the responsibilities of property owners, ordinances and Urban Forestry programs are available at https://www.cdaid.org/806/departments/parks/urbanforestry. These ordinances and programs apply only to properties located within the incorporated Coeur d’Alene city limits. #