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MFCN awards celebrate exemplary collaboration to improve forest health and reduce wildfire risk on Montana’s forest and grasslands. The awards honor groups and partners working creatively and impactfully on forest and grassland stewardship. Awards are presented at the annual MFCN Workshop November 6-7, 2025. Eligible nominees include individuals, groups, and organizations involved in collaborative, community-based, […]
MFCN Webinar on Cross-Boundary Collaborative Stewardship 6/24/25 RECORDING OF CROSS-BOUNDARY WEBINAR Case Studies From Webinar Webinar Panelists Here are links to other resources that may be helpful: · Tools and Authorities o Good Neighbor Authority Dashboard Information Paper (MFCN) o From Ideas to Action: A Guide to Funding and Authorities for Collaborative Restoration (Rural Voices for Conservation Coalition or RVCC) […]
The Montana Forest Products Retention Roundtable (FPRR) recently produced a resolution underscoring the benefits of a viable forest products industry to the Montana economy, while balancing diverse conservation values and the critical need to manage Montana’s forests. VIEW FULL RESOLUTION HERE Our forests provide healthy watersheds, habitat for fish and wildlife, recreation opportunities, and a source […]
Here’s a letter from the Ravalli County Collaborative to the Montana congressional delegation pointing out specific work the collaborative is working on with the Forest that is impacted by Forest Service workforce reduction. Other network groups are working on letters with similar messaging. Steve Kimball Coordinator Montana Forest Collaboration Network (MFCN) St…@blackfootchallenge.org 208-540-2437 montanaforestcollaboration.org
“A Look at Montana’s Wood Products Infrastructure & Markets in 2024” Samuel Scott, Forest Economist, Bureau of Business & Economic Research, University of Montana “How Collaboratives Respond to Changing Conditions” Steve Daniels & Gregg Walker
POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE APRIL 2 NEPA TRAINING MFCN is postponing the NEPA training for collaborative groups and county commissioners planned for April 2nd. The funds for this training are tied to USFS agreements with BIL/IRA source funds which are uncertain at this point. MFCN will advise on a future date when we have assurance we can […]
New Dashboard Paper: Emergency Authorities and Collaborative Groups