The National Forests of Idaho

Idaho is lucky to have so many beautiful forests. Almost everyone loves the mountains and enjoys the trees and animals. Though we enjoy the pleasures of the forests, the trees are valuable for other reasons as well. The forests are most important because they are part of our watershed. They help store snow and water, and control the amount of water in our streams and rivers. 

Idaho forests are important for another reason. They provide jobs and many of the things we use every day. Trees are used to make our houses, furniture, railroad ties, wooden boxes, wooden matches, rayon, and paper - among other things.