Gianforte, USFS chief reveal initial logging locations under new state-federal partnership

Montana, U.S. Forest Service identify first two areas for "shared forest management"

Last June, Gov. Greg Gianforte signed an agreement with the U.S. Forest Service that he said could lead to speeding up forest management projects across the state. Now, leaders have identified the first two areas of the state where that agreement will be put into place.Keeping these landscapes healthy is critical to protecting our water supply, supporting our economy, and preserving our Montana way of life, Gianforte said Friday. The challenges …

Gianforte, USFS chief reveal initial logging locations under new state-federal partnership

The two landscapes selected span three western forests — the Flathead, Kootenai and Bitterroot National Forests — where officials have designated over 400,000 acres of project area.

Gov. Gianforte, Forest Service Chief Announce Shared Forest Management Landscapes in Montana

Governor Greg Gianforte and The Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation (DNRC) today in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service announced th