Montana National Forests Complete Merger

The Helena National Forest and the Lewis & Clark National Forest have shared staff and various processes for several years. Now, the two have merged into one forest. Bill Avey, supervisor of the new Helena – Lewis & Clark National Forest says the public...

U.S. Forest Service Delays Montana Logging Decision

The U.S. Forest Service delayed its response to two environmental groups objecting to a logging plan in a Montana watershed that supplies the bulk of drinking water to 30,000 Helena residents. The Independent Record reported that Deputy Regional Forester Jane Cottrell...