Lost Trail Conservation Easement Draft Environmental Assessment
Oct 9, 2020 12:00 AM
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is seeking public input on a proposal to purchase a conservation easement to protect approximately 7,256 acres of timberland and wildlife habitat in northwestern Montana near Marion, Montana.
The property is part of approximately 630,000 acres purchased by SPP Montana, LLC (SPP) from Weyerhaeuser in December 2019. This proposed conservation project is a collaborative effort involving SPP, The Trust for Public Land (TPL), and FWP. The proposed conservation easement, to be held by FWP, would allow SPP to retain ownership of these timberlands, preclude development, protect important wildlife habitat and key landscape connectivity, and provide permanent public access and associated recreational opportunities. A virtual public hearing will be held Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. The online meeting will include a presentation and opportunity for questions and public input. The meeting will be livestreamed on the FWP website at fwp.mt.gov/regions/r1 and the FWP YouTube channel. Instructions for participating in the virtual meeting will be posted online beforehand.
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Contact Information
Kris Tempel | Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks | 490 N Meridian Road, Kalispell, MT 59901 | (406) 249-7481 | ktempel@mt.gov
Public Comment
The public comment period for this public notice ended on Sunday, November 8, 2020.