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Publications


Climatic Influences climatic influences cover imageon Forests across Montana – Strategies for Conservation and Functional Retention

Previously published in Montana Forest Stewardship Foundation Newsletter (2013)

 

 

 

Forest Ecosystem Stewardship

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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).


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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).



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Riparian Forest Stewardship

Four-color pamphlet discusses forests found along streams, lakes and reservoirs. (1994) 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).

 

 


Water Quality BMPs (Best Management Practices) for Montana Forests

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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. (revised 2015).

 

 

 



Call before you Cut publicationCall before you cut - A Resource Guide to Forest Management

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. (2003)

 





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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.
Two names are given for each tree and shrub. One is the common name and the other the scientific or Latin name. Black and white photos included, spiral bound. 74 pages. (EB0219) Revised 2021

$6.00


Guide to Information and Services for Montana Forest Landowners

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Hard copies available through MSU Extension Forestry Office. 

Additional Publications 

Additional publications not available for download or online. If you would like to receive hard copies, please request through MSU Extension Forestry Office


Important PlantsImportant Plants every Forest Steward Should Know

This guide will help you identify 36 important plants found in Montana forests.
Information for each plan includes a description, similar looking plants it can be confused with, where it is found, and how it is used.

 

 

 


Guide to Forest Aesthetics in Montana

Guide to Forest Aesthetics in Montana

 

 

 

 

 


Legal Issues Every Forest Steward Should Know

Legal Issues Every Forest Steward Should Know

 

 

 

 

 


Timber Sale Planning and Forest Products Marketing

Timber Sale Planning and Forest Products Marketing

 

 

 

 

 

 


Biodiversity Guide for Montana Forest and Woodlot Owners

Biodiversity Guide for Montana Forest and Woodlot Owners

 

 

 

 

 

 


2018 MSU Extension Southern Bitterroot Wildfire Recovery  Tour- Sula State Forest

 

 

Updated 10/15/2025