ARTICLES BY JULIA ALTEMUS

Fuel and fire - A case for federal forest management and reforms

For most Montanans, the summer of 2017 was not just another fire season. The 2017 season started early and continued in much of the state until October. Unfortunately for the thousands of people evacuated from their homes, and the tens of thousands that had to breathe unhealthy air every day, …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Fuel and fire - A case for federal forest management and reforms

For most Montanans, the summer of 2017 was not just another fire season. The 2017 season started early and continued in much of the state until October. Unfortunately for the thousands of people evacuated from their homes, and the tens of thousands that had to breathe unhealthy air every day, …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Fuel and fire: A case for federal forest management and reforms

For most Montanans, this is not just another fire season. The 2017 season started early and is predicted to continue until a season-ending event such as rain or snow by November. Unfortunately for the thousands of people evacuated from their homes, and the tens of thousands that breath unhealthy air …
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Wood products woes

This week marks the fifth anniversary of Montana’s “Forest Products Week.” In 2011, the state Legislature set aside a week, every October, to recognize the important contribution Montana’s forest products industry makes to our over-all economy and especially, to Montana’s timber-dependent rural communities.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Wood products woes

This week marks the fifth anniversary of Montana’s “Forest Products Week.” In 2011, the state Legislature set aside a week, every October, to recognize the important contribution Montana’s forest products industry makes to our over-all economy and especially, to Montana’s timber-dependent rural communities.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

OPINION: Forest Products Week is mix of celebration and concern

Oct. 18-24 marks the fifth anniversary of Montana’s “Forest Products Week.” In 2011, the state Legislature set aside a week, every October, to recognize the important contribution Montana’s forest products industry makes to our overall economy and especially, to Montana’s timber-dependent rural communities.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Montana's Forest Products Week

Oct. 17 through 24 marks the fourth annual Montana Forest Products Week. In 2011, the state legislature set aside a week, every October, to recognize the importance of Montana’s forest products industry, their contribution to the management of our forest lands, to Montana’s economy, and to the stability of our …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Montana's Forest Products Week

Oct. 17 through 24 marks the fourth annual Montana Forest Products Week. In 2011, the state legislature set aside a week, every October, to recognize the importance of Montana’s forest products industry, their contribution to the management of our forest lands, to Montana’s economy, and to the stability of our …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

The need for comprehensive federal forest reforms

There has been quite a bit of opinion writing lately about whether members of congress should focus on place-based federal forestland pilots, or whether they should work to pass comprehensive federal forest reforms.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

The need for comprehensive federal forest reforms

There has been quite a bit of opinion writing lately about whether members of congress should focus on place-based federal forestland pilots, or whether they should work to pass comprehensive federal forest reforms.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Don't be fooled by false and inflammatory statements

I simply have to shake my head at the blatantly false accusations and statements made in the press lately by a few fringe environmentalists concerning Gov. Steve Bullock’s priority landscape recommendations to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. The accusations are so false and so out-of-line that they must be corrected.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Don't be fooled by false and inflammatory statements

I simply have to shake my head at the blatantly false accusations and statements made in the press lately by a few fringe environmentalists concerning Gov. Steve Bullock’s priority landscape recommendations to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. The accusations are so false and so out-of-line that they must be corrected.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Building tall with wood

If we are serious about tackling climate change, then the solution may be found in building the city of tomorrow to look more like the city of yesterday. As glass and steel towers continue to rise, wood skyscrapers are likely to start sprouting alongside. Multi-story and high-rise wood buildings are …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Building tall with wood supports rural America

If we are serious about tackling climate change, then the solution may be found in building the city of tomorrow to look more like the city of yesterday. As glass and steel towers continue to rise, wood skyscrapers are likely to start sprouting alongside. Multi-story and high-rise wood buildings are …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Building tall with wood supports rural America

If we are serious about tackling climate change, then the solution may be found in building the city of tomorrow to look more like the city of yesterday. As glass and steel towers continue to rise, wood skyscrapers are likely to start sprouting alongside. Multi-story and high-rise wood buildings are …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

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