July 12, 2005

Timber work leads to forest road closures

From the Tuesday, July 12, 2005 online edition of the Daily Inter Lake . . .

The Flathead National Forest has announced temporary road, trail and area closures for public safety that are in effect for the Hornet and Depuy Timber Salvage Sale areas in the North Fork of the Flathead and in the Beta Salvage Sale area along the west side of Hungry Horse Reservoir.

Salvage projects are removing timber affected by the forest's 2003 wildland fires.

Forest officials say the closures are intended for public safety during helicopter operations. The length of the closures will vary, so members of the public are encouraged to contact the Forest Service for updated information.

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Posted by nfpa at July 12, 2005 08:05 PM