Public Meeting for the Nez Perce Trail

Public Meetings are planned update and revise the Comprehensive Plan for the Nez Perce (Nee-Me-Poo) National Historic Trail.  In September and October, the U.S. Forest Service Nez Perce (Nee-Me-Poo) National Historic Trail (NPNHT) staff will host a number of public meetings across the length of the NPNHT.
 
These meeting will focus on obtaining specific input and comments on Proposed Objectives, Practices and Program Guidelines that will result in a revision of the Comprehensive Plan (CP) for the NPNHT. 

On October 6, 1986, Congress amended the National Trails System Act (NTSA) of 1968 to include the 1,170 mile NPNHT.  The NPNHT includes a designated corridor encompassing 4,161 miles of roads, trails and routes.  The Regional Forester of the Northern Region is delegated the responsibility from the Chief of the Forest Service for the day to day administration of the NPNHT.  The Chief of the Forest Service is the deciding official for the NPNHT CP revision.
 
The 1990 CP for the NPNHT successfully established the start-up of the Trail which was the major focus for the plan at that time.  The revision is needed because many current issues along the Trail did not exist in 1990.  These issues include energy, housing, and infrastructure development near and within the NPNHT corridor.  The CP revision will provide increased consistency and cooperation with organizations and individuals.  A revised CP will enhance compliance with the requirements of the NTSA and provides guidance in achieving nature and purposes of desired future conditions for the NPNHT.