BLM to continue prescribed burns on Judith Peak project
LEWISTOWN, Mont. — The Bureau of Land Management’s North Central Montana District will resume prescribed burning operations on the Judith Peak Hand Pile project beginning Thursday, Jan. 22, as conditions allow. Ignitions are expected to continue through the remainder of the week.
The project area includes 167 acres of hand piles located in the Judith Mountains along Judith Peak Road, about 10 miles northeast of Lewistown. The prescribed burn is designed to reduce conifer fuel loading, create a fuel break to protect communication infrastructure on Judith Peak, and support wildfire suppression efforts.
Smoke may be visible from Lewistown and could linger for several days after ignitions are complete.
For more information, contact the BLM North Central Montana District Office at 406-538-1900.
The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.