Tucked away in the Clearwater Mountains of North Central Idaho, State and Federal Land Management Agencies have partnered with a rural nonprofit organization to save our national forest and the communities within.

Forest restoration and hazardous fuels reduction projects, funded by private foundation and government grants and agreements, thin an overcrowded forest and disrupt a severe insect infestation. The dead, dying and small diameter trees removed during treatment creates jobs on-the-ground and through the manufacture of value-added wood products at the Elk City Small Business Incubator.

The "Artists in the Woods" program mirrors the success FOC has achieved in creating "Jobs in the Woods" for those who do not or cannot do physical work in the woods or production line work at the Small Business Incubator. This program gives remote place bound artisans, college students and high school students an opportunity to develop a skill, craft or art venue that can be sold through e-commerce to bring financial support to families in poverty.

Donated funds and purchase of locally made quality products enables Framing Our Community (FOC) to continue to improve the health of our forest, reduce wildfire danger, teach restoration skills and create jobs at our Small Business Incubator and through E-Commerce in the "Artists in the Woods" program.

FOC works collaboratively with the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and environmental organizations to restore the pristine beauty of our national forests for generations to come.