MISSOULA (AP) -- The U.S. Forest Service on Monday released revised plans for managing the Bitterroot and Lolo national forests that agency officials say do not support a proposed ski resort on state and private land.

The developer of that planned resort, Tom Maclay, said he was disappointed, but not surprised by the agency's draft plans.

''There are communities moving aggressively to embrace the healthy fun and tourism revenue that come with developed recreation. We hope Missoula will too,'' he said in a written statement.

Bitterroot Resort submitted a revised request to the Bitterroot National Forest last month for a special permit to develop 1,780 acres into alpine ski runs on Lolo Peak.

The resort's original proposal, which called for developing about 11,000 acres including a portion of a research natural area, was turned down by both the Bitterroot and Lolo national forests last year. The newest proposal removed development in the natural area and focused development on the Bitterroot National Forest side.

Lolo Forest Supervisor Debbie Austin said the draft plan for the Lolo forest calls for an expansion of the existing Carlton Ridge Natural Research area and an expansion of existing wilderness and backcountry uses, a move that likely would effectively prevent the Bitterroot Resort from expanding there in the future.

She said forest planners had concluded the resort was unsuitable for the area.

The proposed plan for the Bitterroot calls for expansion only of the existing Lost Trail ski area. Forest Supervisor Dave Bull cites a recent Forest Service study that concludes the region doesn't need more ski areas to serve skiers and snowboarders.

Maclay said Bitterroot Resort officials haven't had a chance to thoroughly review the draft plans released Monday, but said they would continue to call on supporters to submit public comment.

The Forest Service is taking comments on its draft changes for the Lolo and Bitterroot forests, as well as the Flathead National Forest, for 90 days.

Public meetings are scheduled this month on the plans, which would replace those prepared for the Lolo and Flathead forests in 1986, and for the Bitterroot forest in 1987.