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.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 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, 6 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 …
BIGFORK EAGLE | 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 …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | 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.
BIGFORK EAGLE | 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.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | 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 11 YEARS 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 11 YEARS 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, 1 MONTH 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, 1 MONTH AGO
Sustainable forest management and climate change
What would the 1980s have been without big hair, wine coolers and the discovery that the earth’s atmosphere had a hole in it over Antarctica. This blanket of ozone blocks most of the sun’s high-frequency ultraviolet rays. This discovery set the stage for the Montreal Protocol in 1987.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Sustainable forest management and climate change
What would the 1980s have been without big hair, wine coolers and the discovery that the earth’s atmosphere had a hole in it over Antarctica. This blanket of ozone blocks most of the sun’s high-frequency ultraviolet rays. This discovery set the stage for the Montreal Protocol in 1987.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Protecting sage grouse from the Endangered Species Act
One could debate whether the recent recommendations by Gov. Steve Bullock’s Greater Sage Grouse Advisory Council went too far to protect the bird or not far enough. There certainly have been concerns expressed from both camps. However, one thing is certain — the best way to protect the bird and …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Protecting sage grouse from the Endangered Species Act
One could debate whether the recent recommendations by Gov. Steve Bullock’s Greater Sage Grouse Advisory Council went too far to protect the bird or not far enough. There certainly have been concerns expressed from both camps. However, one thing is certain — the best way to protect the bird and …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Sustainable growth in the forestry economy
With the global financial crisis of 2007 (hopefully) behind us, it is time to look at the future and what opportunities lay ahead for the forest products industry.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Sustainable growth in the forestry economy
With the global financial crisis of 2007 (hopefully) behind us, it is time to look at the future and what opportunities lay ahead for the forest products industry.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Montana's Forest Products Week
This week marks the third annual Montana “Forest Products Week.” In 2011, the state legislature set aside a week every October in order to recognize the value of Montana’s forest products industry, their contribution to the management of our forest lands, and to the stability of Montana’s economy.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Montana's Forest Products Week
This week marks the third annual Montana “Forest Products Week.” In 2011, the state legislature set aside a week every October in order to recognize the value of Montana’s forest products industry, their contribution to the management of our forest lands, and to the stability of Montana’s economy.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Montana's Forest Products Week
This week marks the third annual Montana “Forest Products Week.” In 2011, the state legislature set aside a week every October in order to recognize the value of Montana’s forest products industry, their contribution to the management of our forest lands, and to the stability of Montana’s economy.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Two tales of one industry
Two recent opinion articles in a local newspaper highlighted the fact that Montana’s forest products industry continues to suffer from two tales of one industry.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Two tales of one industry
Two recent opinion articles in a local newspaper highlighted the fact that Montana’s forest products industry continues to suffer from two tales of one industry.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Two tales of one industry
Two recent opinion articles in a local newspaper highlighted the fact that Montana’s forest products industry continues to suffer from two tales of one industry.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Our 'last full measure of devotion'
Today is Memorial Day. For some, this holiday marks the beginning of summer barbecues, blockbuster movie premiers and retail sales events. However, for many Americans it is a day to pause, reflect and honor the many men and women who, as President Lincoln stated in his address to Gettysburg in …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Our 'last full measure of devotion'
Today is Memorial Day. For some, this holiday marks the beginning of summer barbecues, blockbuster movie premiers and retail sales events. However, for many Americans it is a day to pause, reflect and honor the many men and women who, as President Lincoln stated in his address to Gettysburg in …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Our 'last full measure of devotion'
Today is Memorial Day. For some, this holiday marks the beginning of summer barbecues, blockbuster movie premiers and retail sales events. However, for many Americans it is a day to pause, reflect and honor the many men and women who, as President Lincoln stated in his address to Gettysburg in …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Bipartisan approach to forest management
The state legislature gaveled to a close last week, a couple days shy of the 90 days maximum set by law. Even though there were numerous media articles regarding the hot button topics of taxes and tax reform, pay bands and pensions, Medicaid expansion and so forth, legislation pertaining to …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO
Bipartisan approach to forest management
The state legislature gaveled to a close last week, a couple days shy of the 90 days maximum set by law. Even though there were numerous media articles regarding the hot button topics of taxes and tax reform, pay bands and pensions, Medicaid expansion and so forth, legislation pertaining to …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO
Bipartisan approach to forest management
The state legislature gaveled to a close last week, a couple days shy of the 90 days maximum set by law. Even though there were numerous media articles regarding the hot button topics of taxes and tax reform, pay bands and pensions, Medicaid expansion and so forth, legislation pertaining to …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO
Need to educate public on timberlands
A recent newspaper article stated that nearly three-fourths of Montana’s 100-member House of Representatives have less than two years experience. Thirty-nine members are freshmen, and 32 are entering their second term. On the Senate side, 29 of the 50 state senators are in their first or second term.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Need to educate public on timberlands
A recent newspaper article stated that nearly three-fourths of Montana’s 100-member House of Representatives have less than two years experience. Thirty-nine members are freshmen, and 32 are entering their second term. On the Senate side, 29 of the 50 state senators are in their first or second term.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Need to educate public on timberlands
A recent newspaper article stated that nearly three-fourths of Montana’s 100-member House of Representatives have less than two years experience. Thirty-nine members are freshmen, and 32 are entering their second term. On the Senate side, 29 of the 50 state senators are in their first or second term.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
A look back at Montana's first legislature
Montana’s 24th governor and members of both legislative chambers were recently sworn into office, marking the 63rd time our legislature has met since Montana joined the union in 1889. The halls of the state’s capitol were abuzz with people on a mission. Already, there are more than 2,000 proposed and …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
A look back at Montana's first legislature
Montana’s 24th governor and members of both legislative chambers were recently sworn into office, marking the 63rd time our legislature has met since Montana joined the union in 1889. The halls of the state’s capitol were abuzz with people on a mission. Already, there are more than 2,000 proposed and …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
A look back at Montana's first legislature
Montana’s 24th governor and members of both legislative chambers were recently sworn into office, marking the 63rd time our legislature has met since Montana joined the union in 1889. The halls of the state’s capitol were abuzz with people on a mission. Already, there are more than 2,000 proposed and …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Death by a thousand cuts
The environmental litigants on the Colt Summit project recently stated, “You can’t continue to cut more and more of the valley without jeopardizing other values. There is such a thing as cumulative impacts and death by a thousand cuts,” thus claiming victory when the judge determined the Forest Service inadequately …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Death by a thousand cuts
The environmental litigants on the Colt Summit project recently stated, “You can’t continue to cut more and more of the valley without jeopardizing other values. There is such a thing as cumulative impacts and death by a thousand cuts,” thus claiming victory when the judge determined the Forest Service inadequately …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Equal Access to Injustice Act
“Justice” has long been a core value and the legal backbone of American society. Its tenets are woven into the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. These documents protect our natural rights of liberty and property, guarantees a number of personal freedoms, and limits the government’s power in judicial …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Equal Access to Injustice Act
“Justice” has long been a core value and the legal backbone of American society. Its tenets are woven into the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. These documents protect our natural rights of liberty and property, guarantees a number of personal freedoms, and limits the government’s power in judicial …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Equal Access to Injustice Act
“Justice” has long been a core value and the legal backbone of American society. Its tenets are woven into the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. These documents protect our natural rights of liberty and property, guarantees a number of personal freedoms, and limits the government’s power in judicial …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Hug a little less, help a little more
Stop Hugging and Start Helping was the topic of a recent presentation by a self-proclaimed former, or should I say reformed, environmental activist. While his world had focused on that of the outdoor recreation enthusiast, being outside and being active in the “natural world” eventually gave him an appreciation for …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Hug a little less, help a little more
Stop Hugging and Start Helping was the topic of a recent presentation by a self-proclaimed former, or should I say reformed, environmental activist. While his world had focused on that of the outdoor recreation enthusiast, being outside and being active in the “natural world” eventually gave him an appreciation for …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Arbor Day had humble beginnings
April is the month when many states celebrate a community tree-planting tradition that dates back 140 years. J. Sterling Morton first proposed Arbor Day as a tree-planting holiday on Jan. 4, 1872. The date was officially set for April 10, 1872, and, according to official records, more than 1 million …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO
Arbor Day had humble beginnings
April is the month when many states celebrate a community tree-planting tradition that dates back 140 years. J. Sterling Morton first proposed Arbor Day as a tree-planting holiday on Jan. 4, 1872. The date was officially set for April 10, 1872, and, according to official records, more than 1 million …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO
Arbor Day had humble beginnings
April is the month when many states celebrate a community tree-planting tradition that dates back 140 years. J. Sterling Morton first proposed Arbor Day as a tree-planting holiday on Jan. 4, 1872. The date was officially set for April 10, 1872, and, according to official records, more than 1 million …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO
The transition to green
Back in November 2008, a little known report titled “The transition to green” quietly emerged on the public policy domain. The 391-page report was the work product of 28 national environmental organizations. The manifesto highlighted priority environmental recommendations and described how “the administration could resume federal leadership on critical energy …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
The transition to green
Back in November 2008, a little known report titled “The transition to green” quietly emerged on the public policy domain. The 391-page report was the work product of 28 national environmental organizations. The manifesto highlighted priority environmental recommendations and described how “the administration could resume federal leadership on critical energy …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
The transition to green
Back in November 2008, a little known report titled “The transition to green” quietly emerged on the public policy domain. The 391-page report was the work product of 28 national environmental organizations. The manifesto highlighted priority environmental recommendations and described how “the administration could resume federal leadership on critical energy …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
The new plan, same as the old plan
It has been a busy week in the arena of federal forest policy. One of the most significant announcements was the release of the final environmental impact statement for a new National Forest System land management planning rule.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
The new plan, same as the old plan
It has been a busy week in the arena of federal forest policy. One of the most significant announcements was the release of the final environmental impact statement for a new National Forest System land management planning rule.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
The new plan, same as the old plan
It has been a busy week in the arena of federal forest policy. One of the most significant announcements was the release of the final environmental impact statement for a new National Forest System land management planning rule.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
The move to a forest restoration economy
At the same time the timber industry was collapsing in the 1990s, natural resource managers, policy makers and communities were starting to realize that the social, ecological and economic sustainability of the West was increasingly threatened by declining forest health and closure of the local sawmill.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
The move to a forest restoration economy
At the same time the timber industry was collapsing in the 1990s, natural resource managers, policy makers and communities were starting to realize that the social, ecological and economic sustainability of the West was increasingly threatened by declining forest health and closure of the local sawmill.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
The move to a forest restoration economy
At the same time the timber industry was collapsing in the 1990s, natural resource managers, policy makers and communities were starting to realize that the social, ecological and economic sustainability of the West was increasingly threatened by declining forest health and closure of the local sawmill.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
The story of the National Christmas Tree
An inspection of the National Christmas Tree in 1929 found severe damage from the decorating process and the heat and weight of the lights. Another 35-foot-tall Norway spruce was planted, and for the first time decorations were placed on the tree. However, the decorating process and natural events have caused …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
The story of the National Christmas Tree
An inspection of the National Christmas Tree in 1929 found severe damage from the decorating process and the heat and weight of the lights. Another 35-foot-tall Norway spruce was planted, and for the first time decorations were placed on the tree. However, the decorating process and natural events have caused …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
The story of the National Christmas Tree
An inspection of the National Christmas Tree in 1929 found severe damage from the decorating process and the heat and weight of the lights. Another 35-foot-tall Norway spruce was planted, and for the first time decorations were placed on the tree. However, the decorating process and natural events have caused …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Collaborative conservation
Recently, considerable discussion has centered on whether broad stakeholder interests, uniting together to work collaboratively on natural resource project recommendations to restore functioning ecosystems and enhance ecological processes, is an appropriate and effective way of managing our Forest Service lands.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Collaborative conservation
Recently, considerable discussion has centered on whether broad stakeholder interests, uniting together to work collaboratively on natural resource project recommendations to restore functioning ecosystems and enhance ecological processes, is an appropriate and effective way of managing our Forest Service lands.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Collaborative conservation
Recently, considerable discussion has centered on whether broad stakeholder interests, uniting together to work collaboratively on natural resource project recommendations to restore functioning ecosystems and enhance ecological processes, is an appropriate and effective way of managing our Forest Service lands.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Timber resources and local counties
The U.S. House Natural Resources Subcommittee recently hosted a hearing in Washington, D.C., on a draft proposal to replace the current Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-determination Act of 2000, which expires at the end of September.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Timber resources and local counties
The U.S. House Natural Resources Subcommittee recently hosted a hearing in Washington, D.C., on a draft proposal to replace the current Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-determination Act of 2000, which expires at the end of September.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Timber resources and local counties
The U.S. House Natural Resources Subcommittee recently hosted a hearing in Washington, D.C., on a draft proposal to replace the current Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-determination Act of 2000, which expires at the end of September.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Need to change state's traditional timber cycle
As the new executive vice-president of the Montana Wood Products Association, I have been traveling around Montana and Idaho visiting member companies, touring facilities and visiting about issues and concerns.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Need to change state's traditional timber cycle
As the new executive vice-president of the Montana Wood Products Association, I have been traveling around Montana and Idaho visiting member companies, touring facilities and visiting about issues and concerns.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Need to change state's traditional timber cycle
As the new executive vice-president of the Montana Wood Products Association, I have been traveling around Montana and Idaho visiting member companies, touring facilities and visiting about issues and concerns.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
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