Nov
2022
Forestry Infrastructure: Sustaining Montana's Forests and the Timber Products Industry
Maintaining healthy forests in Montana is the ultimate goal of the forest products industry. Despite strong efforts to restore our forests to diverse,...
Aug
2022
Forest to Flooring: Making Wood Products Even More Sustainable
At the forefront of our attempts to find the most environmentally friendly building materials are wood products. Wood, unlike its concrete and steel...
Jul
2022
Forest Health and Human Intervention
“I think people philosophically question whether man has a role in managing forests or if letting nature take its way is the best route. The reality...
Jun
2022
How Forest Managers Actively Help Minimize Impact on the Forest Floor
There tends to be a general misconception about what really goes on on the forest floor during logging activities. So much of the propagated narrative...
May
2022
The Forest Products Industry: Providing Necessary Support for Active Forest Management
The connection between forest management and the timber products industry is often misunderstood by the public. We all know that sawmills need trees...
Apr
2022
How Active Forest Management Can Aid in Carbon Sequestration
Active forest management is an excellent way to minimize the risk of catastrophic wildfires, protect air and water quality, and provide...
Feb
2022
After the Fire: The Effects of Catastrophic Wildfires
Over the past year, catastrophic wildfires have wreaked havoc on the Western United States and across the world. These large-scale forest fires...
Jan
2022
Sustainable Forest Management in Action at the Sterling Ranch
In this video, Marks Lumber profiles John Ottman of Ottman Forestry Consultant, discussing his largest endeavor as a private forestry consultant - a...
Jan
2022
What is Sustainably Harvested Wood?
Wood products are on the rise, not only because of their natural beauty but also because they are naturally sustainable. Wood products are one of...
Nov
2021
Ottman Forestry and the Sterling Ranch
John Ottman, Founder of Ottman Forestry Consultants, has worked in the woods for nearly 40 years - learning, educating, protecting, and advocating...
Nov
2021
Forest Health Defined
What is a healthy forest? The phrase “healthy forest” is used so often in literature and propaganda surrounding forest management decisions,...
Oct
2021
Marks Lumber Receives the Governor’s Inaugural Forest Products Award
Last week, Marks Lumber was honored to be presented the Governor’s inaugural Forest Products Award. Governor Greg Gianforte created the Forest...
Oct
2021
Creating and Managing Healthy Forests: A Video for Montana Forest Products Week
This week, October 17-23, is Montana Forest Products Week. Established in 2011, Forest Products Week is dedicated to honoring the forest products...
Aug
2021
On the Ground: The Forester's Role in Forest Management Decisions
"The profession of forestry serves society by fostering stewardship of the world's forests. Because forests provide valuable resources and perform...
Mar
2021
The Good Neighbor Authority: A Step in the Right Direction for Montana Forest Management
"Our forests give us countless benefits: clean drinking water, millions of jobs, recreation opportunities, and more. Keeping these benefits requires...
Dec
2020
Montana’s Best Management Practices: Protecting Water Quality and the Entire Forest Ecosystem
Water is one of our most precious natural resources, which is why protecting and maintaining our water quality is so important. The current rise...
Nov
2020
The Brooklyn Bridge Project: A Case Study
In March 2020, Marks Lumber entered into an important public-private partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the Montana Department of...
Oct
2020
Responsible Forestry for a Healthier Montana
This week, October 18th - 24th, is Montana Forest Products Week, which recognizes the forest products industry as a significant contributor to...
Jun
2018
Protecting Your Home & Family in a Wildfire
The Montana City Volunteer Fire Department website http://www.montanacityfire.org... has some great information for homeowners. If you are outside of...
May
2018
Interesting Facts about the 2017 Wildfires
Taking a look back at the 2017 wildfires...The MT Forest Stewardship Foundation has compiled facts on the environmental, economic and social impact of...
Jan
2018
Douglas Fir Log Prices Are High, Will Likely Go Higher
Western US Log Inventory is Low Demand for Timber Products is High Marks Lumber has had a fantastic 2017, and we are looking forward to providing...
Sep
2017
Steve Standing Up For Montana's Forests
And our Montana way of life….. The Big Boss at Marks Lumber, Steve Marks, had the chance to debate forest management policy and the role that...
Aug
2017
Do You Know Where Your Wood Flooring Comes From?
Making a purchase or consuming products that are grown and manufactured locally minimizes ecological impact and maximizes benefit to your local...