Montana Forestry Specialist on the Annual Earth Day Commemoration
Dr. Peter Kolb is a highly respected forest scientist and professor with the University of Montana School of Forestry and MSU Extension.
Peter Kolb
Understanding the Decline and Fall of Montana’s Timber Empire
Dr. Kolb and Scott Kuehn talked about the rapid and dramatic changes that have occurred in the forestry industry.
Montana Forestry Specialist Shares His Biggest Fear for Summer 2024
Dr. Kolb clarified his fears for the upcoming fire season.
Dr. Kolb Huge Amount of Deadfall and Fire Danger in Montana
Dr. Kolb had a vivid description of these downed trees, or snags, and their potential for fire.
Montana Rains Could Lead to More Forest Fires
Montana and much of the American west is set to experience what many believe will be a record-breaking heat wave. So far, much of Montana has had a pretty wet spring and early summer, but MSU Extension Forestry Professor Peter Kolb says the extra water may actually make Montana's Fire season even worse.