Forest Health Advocacy Press Event

Historic Forest Deal Promises Montana Clearer Skies and Rural Economic Growth

Gov. Gianforte’s ‘Make Forests Healthy Again’ deal commits to aggressive timber targets and public accountability—but the real test comes in northwest Montana

Gov. Gianforte speaking during the 2025 Fire Briefing at the DNRC Hangar in Helena

Montana Officials Warn of Active Fire Season Ahead

State and fire management leaders prepare for dry, hot conditions expected through fall

Montana Declares Wildfire Awareness Month as State Prepares for Fire Season

Governor Gianforte and DNRC highlight preparedness measures and encourage residents to assess wildfire risks

a tractor is loaded with logs in a forest

Montana Land Board Approves New Logging Project in Lincoln County

The unanimous decision supports forest rejuvenation and school funding

A prescribed burn "burnout" operation from the Big Windy Complex Wildlands Fire

Montana’s Sheehy Joins Western Lawmakers in Push for Major Forest Management Overhaul

Bipartisan bill follows Trump-backed emergency order as wildfire threats and forest health concerns escalate across the West

Howe Ridge Fire 2018. Glacier National Park.

Emergency Forest Order Aims to Clear Montana Skies

Massive forest management push seeks to end Montana’s smoke-filled summers