Idaho Pulse

Forest Service Land Use Agreements: A Landowner’s Warning


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Tea Party Bob and Dylan Stocker dissect the hazards facing Idaho landowners who partner with the Forest Service during wildfire emergencies. Stocker recounts his experience signing a land use authorization during the 2024 Wapiti Fire, detailing tens of thousands of dollars in property losses, water system exploitation, and bureaucratic roadblocks preventing reimbursement. The conversation exposes systematic problems with Forest Service agreements and offers critical advice for property owners facing fire threats: demand three times the offered compensation, document everything, and understand that cooperation may cost more than self-reliance.
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Idaho PulseBy Bob Neugebauer