Working together to find common ground in natural resources management.

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Timber Lands

We responsibly utilize and sustain Kootenai’s timber resources to foster a healthy ecosystem and vibrant communities.

Reacreation

We’re committed to enhancing and diversifying year-round recreational opportunities for both motorized and non-motorized activities.

Conservation

Committed to preserving Kootenai forest, safeguarding waters, and conserving every corner for a thriving ecosystem and communities.

Economy

Empowering flourishing communities through strategic utilization of Kootenai Forest’s resources for sustained prosperity and growth.

Unifying Kootenai’s Future

These businesses and organizations have endorsed the efforts and collaborative process of the Kootenai Forest Stakeholders Coalition.

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We believe that the brightest days for northwest Montana are ahead of us.

Testimonals from your neighbors

The map of northwestern Montana is surrounded by the green of public forests that I cherish for all they symbolize. Opening a business in Libby has inspired life-altering decisions and being surrounded by people.
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Thompson Falls
The KNF is so many things to so many people – the source of our livelihoods, the place we recreate, where we harvest food – that deciding what its future should look like is complicated and sometimes contentious.
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Libby
Those around the table connect with the Kootenai National Forest in many ways. It is where we work, raise our families, create memories, build friendships, share experiences .
Jerry Wandler
Troy
Northwestern Montana is a paradise when it comes to recreation — snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, wood cutting, berry picking, hiking, and just breathing the fresh air.
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We know that working together for wilderness, timber, and recreation is possible with 2.2 million acres of local public lands.

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