Montana Logging Association

06/06/2026

06/05/2026

Montana and the U.S. Forest Service are expanding their shared stewardship agreement to boost large-scale forest restoration and wildfire mitigation. The effort builds on a long-term partnership aimed at improving forest health and increasing timber production.

06/03/2026

The project encompasses 1,272 acres of the roughly 3,000-acre state park, including units around Loon, Horseshoe, Crystal, Upper Thompson and Lower Thompson lakes, according to an environmental assessment released by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
The proposed treatments aim to promote the development of more fire-tolerant ponderosa pine and western larch trees, reduce potentially hazardous wildfire fuels, and promote habitat for elk, deer and other wildlife species.

Fuels reduction, salvage planned for Thompson chain of lakes🔗 bit.ly/4x5pjVa

An upcoming fuels reduction and salvage project at Thompson Chain of Lakes State Park is expected to generate 3,000 cubic feet of sawlogs and 4,000 tons of non-sawlog materials.

06/01/2026

The primary election is important, be sure to get out and VOTE. For full information on state wide elections you can visit https://sosmt.gov/

06/01/2026

This is opportunity Log Jam is offering is a very proactive approach to safety.
Very simple to apply. Get your name in the bucket now!
•Must be submitted on or before: September 29th, 2026.
•Drawing to be held at the annual Log Jam Inc event October 3rd, 2026. Details on website.
•Handheld Garmin InReach Mini 2 unit (10 available). One year subscription provided by Log Jam Inc.

Log Jam Inc is proud to offer a new program.

We care about the safety of those actively working in the timber industry. Cellular service doesn't offer consistent communication in the beautiful state of Montana. Especially in many rural areas where timber industry jobs are operating.

Apply here and see details:

https://form.jotform.com/Logjammt/Log-jam-inc-emergency-com

06/01/2026

Libby Logger Days! Looks like a fun time.

05/30/2026

The Bureau of Land Management's Butte Field Office is seeking written bids for a proposed timber sale in Lewis and Clark County.The project covers about 22.87 a

05/30/2026

Awesome view from Big Mountain

Mike Newton made the switch to CTL equipment and he's not looking back. Even better, he’s got Northwest Parts right in his backyard to keep his machines running strong with fast service and reliable parts. And if you needed another reason to love Montana, this view says it all.

05/28/2026

Paid for by the Land and Water Conservation Fund and purchased by the nonprofit Vital Ground Foundation, the Falls Creek Project protects public recreation access and wildlife movement while restricting development on Savage Lake

🌲 The 160-acre Falls Creek Project — home to a trail leading to one of the area's largest waterfalls, access to the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness, and critical habitat for the Cabinet-Yaak's roughly 50 remaining grizzly bears — has been transferred to the Kootenai National Forest, ensuring public access.

📖 Full story: https://flatheadbeacon.com/2026/05/28/kootenai-forest-land-acquisition-conserves-key-cabinet-mountain-access-griz-habitat/

05/28/2026