MFCN 2025 Awards
MFCN Awards were established this year to celebrate outstanding collaboration to improve forest and grassland health and reduce wildfire risk in Montana. These Awards were presented at MFCN’s 10th Annual Workshop, Nov. 6-7, 2025. AWARDS
Montana Gov. Gianforte and USFS Chief Schultz Sign Historic Forest Management Agreement
https://news.mt.gov/Governors-Office/Governor-Gianforte-USFS-Chief-Schultz-Sign-Historic-Forest-Management-Agreement1?fbclid=IwY2xjawLSKCJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFBdWpXb0hEQk03eTBSV3NmAR66wK5jW__iZ9OpLla18X6M040UN9bPdGfR8g4jMmV12UIcKV-xyBNJil8z-g_aem_8o-vEgdI3h2ZxU0GJoWgRQ
RECORDING & DOCS from MFCN Webinar on Cross-Boundary Collaborative Stewardship 6/24/25
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) […]
RESOLUTION FROM THE MONTANA FOREST PRODUCTS RETENTION ROUNDTABLE
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 […]
Ravalli County Collaborative Sends Support Letter for Bitterroot NF Workforce
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
POWERPOINTS FROM 2024 WORKSHOP
“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
APRIL 2 NEPA TRAINING POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
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 […]