The Flathead National Forest is revising its forest plan for the first time since 1986. The plan lays out what is and isn’t possible on 2.4 million acres of federal land from Seeley Lake to the Canadian border.
The forest service is launching a series of public meetings to talk about the draft plan beginning Tuesday, March 17 in Kalispell. Joining us now to talk about it is Joe Krueger, the project leader for the new Flathead National Forest plan.
"If anybody wants to have some input on the future of the Flathead National Forest, this is the time."
Public meetings on the Flathead Forest Draft Plan:
March 17, 5:30-7:30 pm
Kalispell
Flathead NF Supervisors Office, 650 Wolfpack Way, Kalispell MT 59901
March 19, 5:30-7:30 pm
Eureka
Riverstone Family Lodge, 6370 US Hwy 93N, Eureka, MT 59917
April 7, 5:30-7:30 pm
Seeley Lake
Seeley Lake Community Center, Seeley Lake, MT 59868
April 8, 5:30-7:30 pm
Missoula*
Fort Missoula Pavilion, Missoula, MT 59804
April 9, 5:30-7:30 pm
Superior*
Superior Ranger Station Conference Room, Superior, MT 59872
April 14, 5:30-7:30 pm
Lincoln*
Lincoln Community Hall, 404 Main St., Lincoln, MT 59639
April 15, 5:30-7:30 pm
Choteau*
Stage Stop Inn, 1005 Main Ave. North, Choteau, MT 59422
*Primary focus is NCDE Grizzly Bear Amendment
Forest Plan Revision Schedule:
Assessment: Completed April 2014
Draft Proposed Action: Completed March 6, 2015
60-day Scoping Period: March 6 – May 5, 2015
DEIS and 90-day comment period: January 2016 (late Jan-April)
FEIS & Draft ROD: December 2016
FEIS & Final ROD: June 2017
