The Idaho Forest Products Commission is offering an opportunity for teachers and school counselors of 3rd through 12th graders to immerse themselves in the social, economic and ecological aspects of sustainable forestry.

A 3-day program, the VIP visitors will be given the chance to visit and explore private, state and federal forests; tour a sawmill, paper mill and seedling nursery; see a firefighting demonstration; and visit an ancient cedar grove

The Lochsa River, designated as a National Wild and Scenic River, flows through the Clearwater National Forest. Photo © U.S. Forest Service Northern Region.

For more information or to apply for a spot on the tour, click here or visit http://www.idahoforests.org/tour.htm. Application deadline: 3/31/12. Applicants will be notified by 5/7/12.

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The Idaho Forest Products Commission sees working forests maintained in Idaho forever through responsible management of public and private forests and through an informed public that understands such management. The work of the Commission will help assure balanced and sustained timber, wildlife, recreation and scenic beauty for the welfare of the state's citizens.