Publications
Forestry Factsheets| Montana Family Forest Newsletters Publications
Spring 2020
Summer 2020
Fall 2020
Forestry Factsheets
- The Difference between planning and doing Forest Management
- Forestland Grazing: Understory Forage Management
- Managing your Timber Resource: Which Trees to cut, which Trees to leave?
- Using Alternative Slash Management Systems in Western Montana
- After the Storm: Caring for Your Trees
- Developing a Wildfire Hazard Reduction Plan for Your Property
- Alternative Forest Management
- Managing Bark Beetles
- Forest Soil - How does it function?
- What is a Tree - Biology and Growth
- Pruning Trees
- Trees and Shelterbelts
- A 13 year case study of the impacts of the Fridely Fire across land ownerships and management responses in the Northern Rockies
- 2019 Forest Conditions Report
Montana Family Forest News
- MFF Newsletter 50, Spring 2023
- MFF Newsletter 49, Spring 2022
- MFF Newsletter 48, Spring 2021
- MFF Newsletter 47, Spring 2020
- MFF Newsletter 46, Spring 2019
- MFF Newsletter 45, Spring 2018
- MFF Newsletter 44, Spring 2017
- MFF Newsletter 43, Spring 2016
- MFF Newsletter 42, Spring 2015
- MFF Newsletter 41, Spring 2014
- MFF Newsletter 40, Spring 2013
Publications
Climatic Influences on Forests across Montana – Strategies for Conservation and Functional Retention.Previously published in Montana Forest Stewardship Foundation Newsletter (2013) |
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Forest Ecosystem Stewardship.This book illustrates how various management alternatives have affected forest ecosystems in the Northwest. It explains ecosystem management as a way to ensure clean water, plant and wildlife biodiversity, and sustainability of the forest resource. Includes examples of how ecosystems in the Northwest have responded to wildfire, volcano eruption, and other natural and man-made disturbances. 49 pages. (1997) - MSU Extension Service Publications - EB0141. |
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Management Practices For Forest Health And Catastrophic Wildfire Resistance.This full-color publication includes sections on natural changes within a forest, tree species and their different needs for disturbance, tree selection and harvesting strategies, and the "big picture" goals of forest management. The publication also includes a resource directory. (2004) - MSU Extension Service Publications - EB4480. |
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Riparian Forest Stewardship.Four-color pamphlet discusses forests found along streams, lakes and reservoirs. (1994) - MSU Extension Service Publications - EB0118. |
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Riparian Forest Wildlife.This colorful publication illustrates reasons for voluntary wildlife habitat management guidelines in riparian forest areas. It describes unique characteristics of forests along streams, rivers and lakes - and the countless wildlife species that need them to survive. Includes discussion and illustrations of plants, birds, fish, reptiles and mammals found in Montana's riparian forests. 28 pages. (1997) - EB0146. Currently not available. $7.50 |
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Water Quality BMPs (Best Management Practices) for Montana Forests.This colorful, copiously illustrated spiral-bound book details best management practices for watersheds, riparian and wetland areas, roads, stream crossings, and more; it discusses sediment, streamsides, soil, timber harvesting, reforestation, special winter concerns, and the cleanup of hazardous substances. 58 pages; illustrations throughout. (2001) - EB0158. available at the MT DNRC or MSU Extension Forestry
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Growing Trees on Montana's Prairie.This 25-page booklet uses color photographs and detailed descriptions to show a variety of ways for growing trees on Montana's Prairie. It covers topics from Site Preparation Tips, Planting Tips, Tree Protection, to Growth Enhancement Devices and Mechanical Cultivation Weed Control. (2000) - EB0157. Currently not available. $7.50 |
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By Michael Justus, Montana Tree Farm Inspector, DNRC and Dr. Peter Kolb, MSU Extension Forestry Specialist. Whether it is your back yard or the back forty, assistance is available to help you
manage and protect your forest resource. |
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Biodiversity Guide for Montana Forest and Woodlot Owners.
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Timber Sale Planning and Forest Products Marketing. |
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Guide to Forest Aesthetics in Montana.A copy of the guide is available here. |
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Trees and Shrubs of Montana Forests.This publication is aimed at making it easy to identify trees and shrubs growing naturally
within Montana. A few introduced species are also included. By learning how to identify
trees and shrubs, you will improve your knowledge about Montana and about the growing
things near streambeds, mountain slopes and practically everywhere else that plants
grow. $7.00 |
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Important Plants every Forest Steward Should KnowThis guide will help you identify 36 important plants found in Montana forests. |
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Identifying Montana's Forest Invasive Weeds.This guide helps to identify 22 Montana noxious plants in forested areas. |
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Legal Issues Every Forest Steward Should Know
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Guide to Information and Services for Montana Forest Landowners
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Map of watersheds in Montana; Basins and Sub-Basins |
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E3A: Exploring Energy Efficiency & AlternativesWood Heat Curriculum (website |
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For a full list of Publications from MSU Extension Service go to MSU Extension Service Publications or attend a Planning Workshop