Draft Environmental Assessment Lone Pine State Park Grassland and Forestry Management Proposal

FWP proposes to implement a prescribed burn in cooperation with DNRC on 17 acres of native grassland at Lone Pine State Park in early April of 2022 or 2023. The prescribed fire will help sustain this fire-dependent community by removing the thatch build-up and fire-intolerant species encroaching into the native grassland, leaving a healthier plant community. This will improve and maintain a vibrant prairie ecosystem and associated flora and fauna. 

 

Related Documents

• Lone Pine State Park Grassland and Forestry Management Proposal Draft EA (PDF)

• FWP proposes prescribed fire at Lone Pine State Park to benefit native habitat (News release)

Public Comments 

Public meeting: A public meeting will be held virtually at 6:00 pm on March 22, 2022 via Zoom. The webinar was recorded and is available to view below.

 

Deadline: Written comments will be accepted until 5:00 p.m., March 27, 2022.

FWP asks that comments on this draft environmental assessment be submitted to either of the following addresses:

                          Brian Schwartz                                         or            BSchwartz2@mt.gov 

                          Lone Pine State Park Manager

                          300 Lone Pine Road

                          Kalispell, MT 59901

 

If you have any questions regarding this project, please contact Brian Schwartz at the email address above or via phone: (406) 755-2706 ext 3.