BOISE, Idaho — On Aug. 30, Idaho Forest Group and Kaniksu Land Trust put pen to paper to protect nearly 2,000 acres of North Idaho wilderness forever. In the deal, Idaho Forest Group donated the development rights for land along Prichard Creek, a tributary of the Coeur d’Alene River, to ensure the land is conserved for generations to come. “It’s a big deal,” said Regan Plumb, Kaniksu Land Trust conservation director. “To be able to protect almost an entire watershed and make sure that this stream is safe forever is really unique.” The agreement was conceived four years ago when Idaho Forest Group approached Kaniksu about gifting an easement for the area. Now, after years of paperwork and approvals, Kaniksu safeguards the right to develop or significantly subdivide the land — a privilege valued at $3 million.