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
Montana Forest Owners Association (MFOA), one of MFCN’s Participating Groups, recently presented the results of their landowner survey at the March 4, 2023 Forestry Mini College at the University of Montana. This survey was made possible by MFCN through funding from the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation to help Montana collaborative groups in […]
MFCN Collaborative Leadership Workshop March 2-3, 2023 Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Missoula, MT MFCN’s Participating Groups’ leaders from throughout the state gathered to share challenges while identifying commonalities and how purposeful collaboration can foster greater positive outcomes in statewide resource management. The event would not have been possible without sponsorship by the USDA Forest Service […]