Payette National Forest

Payette National Forest

THE GEOGRAPHICAL PLANT

Located in south-central Idaho.

Contains the headwaters of the South and Middle Forks of the Salmon, and the North, Middle, and South Forks of the Payette River, a tributary of the Snake.

Covers about 2,100 square miles, or a gross area of 1,342,000 acres.

Varies in elevation from 3,300 to 9,722 feet.

THE RESOURCE

Watersheds.—Five valuable units.

Timber.—Five billion board feet.

Wildlife.—Varied and abundant, all important species.

Forage.—880,000 acres usable area.

Minerals.—Valuable mineral wealth.

Recreation.—For old and young. Many and varied scenic values.

THE JOB TO DO!

Protect! Use! Develop! Insure the resource against loss, and step it up to its maximum production of water, timber, forage, minerals, fish, game, and recreation enjoyment, ever keeping in mind the policy of the greatest good to the greatest number in the long run.

REQUIREMENTS

LEAVE A CLEAN CAMP AND A DEAD FIRE!
DISCARD NO LIGHTED MATCHES OR BURNING TOBACCO.
BUILD CAMPFIRES ONLY ON HARD GROUND, AWAY FROM LOGS
AND TREES.
OBSERVE SANITARY PRACTICES.

Should you discover a forest fire, put it out if you can. If you cannot put it out, report it to the nearest forest officer, the sheriff, or telephone operator. Headquarters of forest rangers are indicated on the map.