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...
Mar
2022
How Forest Management Can Help Prevent Damage Caused by Catastrophic Wildfires
Catastrophic wildfires are one of the most detrimental events forests face. Unlike low or mixed-intensity fires, large-scale wildfires burn at...
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...
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...
Sep
2021
Why Rocky Mountain Douglas Fir Makes Excellent Wood Products
At Marks Lumber, we manufacture high-quality, circle-sawn lumber, timbers, siding, and flooring – all from locally-grown Douglas fir timber. Rocky...
Sep
2021
Is Wood Flooring or Carpet a Better Investment for Your Home?
When it comes time to install or replace flooring in your home, you're met with several options, from wood flooring to carpet, vinyl, concrete, and...
Sep
2021
Wood: The Way of the Future
Wood products are no longer a thing of the past. In fact, many say this renewable resource is the future of the building products industry. This...
Sep
2021
What Contractors Can Expect From Working With Marks Lumber
At Marks Lumber, we've been partnering with both residential and commercial building contractors for decades. When homeowners and...
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...
Aug
2021
Celebrate Montana Forest Products Week With Us On October 15th
Event Details What: Mill Tour and Customer Appreciation Day When: Friday, October 15th, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Where: Marks...
Jul
2021
How Wood Flooring Can Help Reduce VOCs In Your Home
In this new age of choosing sustainable building products, many homeowners are not only concerned with the health of our forests and communities...
Jun
2021
Why Developers Are Opting for Wood in Commercial Buildings
Wood is perhaps the longest used building material in human history, with the first timber dwelling built more than 10,000 years ago. Timber has...
May
2021
5 Things to Know About Marks Lumber
You may or may not have heard about Marks Lumber until now, but chances are, if you've made it this far, you might be considering doing business...
May
2021
Sustainability Benefits of Using Wood in Your Home
Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword. Using sustainable materials like wood helps protect our planet, and it can also protect you from high energy...