Public Notice Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District Lolo National Forest Gates Open for Firewood Gathering The Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District will open gated roads on May 15, 2020 for firewood gathering through the summer months. The Following roads will be open May 15, 2020 - September 1, 2020: 18394 and 18396 (off of NFSR 881), near Big Rock Creek; 5584 plus spur roads 18379, 18380, and 18383, near Little Thompson River; and 877 plus spur road 16083 near West Fork of Crow Creek. Cutting and/or possession of cedar is not allowed. Roads will not be brushed or cleared by the Forest Service prior to opening for firewood gathering. Due to COVID-19, the Plains/ Thompson Falls Ranger District Office, located in Plains, will remain closed to the public until further notice. Through June 1, all non-commercial (personal use) Special Forest Products, including firewood, will be provided to the public for free without a permit. After June 1, please contact the District Office to learn how to purchase a firewood permit. Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m. Office phone: 406-826-3821. Public Notice Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District Lolo National Forest Gates Open for Firewood Gathering The Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District will open gated roads on May 15, 2020 for firewood gathering through the summer months. The Following roads will be open May 15, 2020 - September 1, 2020: 18394 and 18396 (off of NFSR 881), near Big Rock Creek; 5584 plus spur roads 18379, 18380, and 18383, near Little Thompson River; and 877 plus spur road 16083 near West Fork of Crow Creek. Cutting and/or possession of cedar is not allowed. Roads will not be brushed or cleared by the Forest Service prior to opening for firewood gathering. Due to COVID-19, the Plains/ Thompson Falls Ranger District Office, located in Plains, will remain closed to the public until further notice. Through June 1, all non-commercial (personal use) Special Forest Products, including firewood, will be provided to the public for free without a permit. After June 1, please contact the District Office to learn how to purchase a firewood permit. Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m. Office phone: 406-826-3821.