Kellogg native accepts role as Priest Lake District Ranger

NORDMAN — The Idaho Panhandle national Forest are excited to announce that Felipe (Phil) Cano is the new Priest Lake District Ranger starting on February 4, 2018. Cano is currently a Forest Biologist on the El Yunque National Forest in Puerto Rico.

Cano grew up in Kellogg, Idaho, where hunting and fishing throughout the panhandle instilled a scientific curiosity for land management and exploration. He holds a Bachelor of Science in wildlife management from the University of Arizona. Cano began his Forest Service career fighting wildfires and building trails. After graduation, he worked on the Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas as a district wildlife biologist and on the Tonto National Forest in Arizona as a Forest Planner/NEPA manager.

Cano completed a 120-day detail as the Sandpoint District Ranger in 2016.

“I was significantly impressed with the quality of work that the entire Forest was conducting to meet restoration targets and public collaboration,” Cano said. “I look forward to new challenges and utilizing my experiences in keeping Forests managed for multiple use.”