Public comment sought for Thompson Chain of Lakes Forestry Project

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Public comment sought for Thompson Chain of Lakes Forestry Project
Deadline for public comment is Nov. 9, 2019
by Montana State Parks
October 11, 2019
Montana State Parks is seeking public comment on a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for a proposed Forest Management Project at Thompson Chain of Lakes State Park and Logan State Park near Libby, Montana.

Comments will be accepted through Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 5pm.

The proposed project would address forest health issues and hazard trees in developed areas within the complex. In addition to improving the forest health, the forest management project would increase public safety, reduce hazardous fuels in case of wildfires, and enhance wildlife habitat.

For more proposal details, a full copy of the Thompson Chain of Lakes Forest Management Project draft environmental assessment is available at stateparks.mt.gov and click "Public Comments & Notices".

Or by direct link here: http://stateparks.mt.gov/news/publicNotices/environmental-assessments/pn_0098.html

A public comment period will be open for 30 days and comments will be accepted through Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 5pm. To comment visit stateparks.mt.gov and click "Public Comments & Notices" or email to dbennetts@mt.gov.

The public may also send written comments to:
FWP Region One
Attn: Thompson Chain of Lakes Forest Management Project – Parks Division
1409 North Meridian Road
Kalispell, MT 59901

For questions about the draft EA and/or the public comment process, contact Dave Bennetts, Park Manager, at (406) 751-4590 or dbennetts@mt.gov.

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