Commissioners press for release of information

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By The Associated Press

Story Published: May 7, 2008 at 9:29 PM MDT

Story Updated: May 7, 2008 at 9:29 PM MDT

HELENA - Missoula County commissioners are pressing the government to release information about talks between Plum Creek Timber and Agriculture Undersecretary Mark Rey, who oversees the U.S. Forest Service.

Rey and Plum Creek have been discussing potential changes in about 200 road easements that pass through publicly owned forests in Montana, and are up for renewal. The commissioners say those changes could lead to greater real estate development by Plum Creek.

Rey met with commissioners April 28 in Missoula and invited them to submit further comment afterward. In a letter, the commissioners say their ability to comment is limited because Rey either is unable or unwilling to share relevant documents.

Rey spokesman Charlie Richmond says the letter has been received and Rey will respond to the commission.

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