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Date:  October 15, 2007 Contact: Brad Eckert  406-538-1927  Judith/Moccasin Project Meeting Scheduled  The Bureau of Land Management will host a public meeting Wednesday, October 24th, from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at the Lewistown Field Office (920 NE Main Street) to continue collaborative efforts with the public concerning implementation of forestry and fuels projects on public lands in the Judith and Moccasin Mountains.    During this meeting, Amy Eckert and Jennifer Walker will give presentations on forest insects, tree diseases, and fire ecology. The group will also discuss monitoring of forestry and fuels projects and establish protocol for public participation.   If you are unable to attend this meeting, but would like to be kept informed, or if you have questions or comments, please contact Bruce Reid, Brad Eckert, or Jennifer Walker (BLM forestry and fuels staff) at 538-1900.  Additional information is also available on the group’s website: <http://www.blm.gov/mt/st/en/fo/lewistown_field_office/judith_moccasin.html>.   Again, everyone who is interested is invited to meet at the BLM Lewistown Field Office, 920 NE Main Street, on Wednesday, October 24th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to continue the collaborative process related to forest management in the Judith and Moccasin Mountains.   -30-