Timber Industry

On Wednesday, National Bioenergy Day, part of National Forest Products Week, is the time the U.S. Forest Service is emphasizing the importance of wood energy to Montana and to the entire country.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Gianforte is arguing that the Governor of Montana should play a bigger role in protecting the timber industry.

Governor Steve Bullock committed several million dollars to help the ailing timber industry yesterday during an awards ceremony at a small mill in Bonner.

Montana Governor Steve Bullock presented an award on Tuesday to Willis Industries in Bonner to kick off the annual Montana Forest Products Week activities.