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The Forest Service - Flathead National Forest The Flathead National Forest

The National Forest Foundation, chartered by Congress, engages Americans in community-based and national programs that promote the health and public enjoyment of the 193-million-acre National Forest System, administers private gifts of funds and land for the benefit of the National Forests. http://www.nationalforests.org/
The Forest Service manages a system of 155 national forests, 20 national grasslands, and 222 research and experimental forests, as well as other special areas, covering more than 192 million acres of public land. The Forest Service has evolved into a 30,000 employee agency that manages the national forests for a number of multiple uses, including recreation, timber, wilderness, minerals, water, grazing, fish, and wildlife.

Happy National Mule Day!We’re grateful for the hardworking mules that support the Forest Service. These sure-footed part...
10/26/2026

Happy National Mule Day!

We’re grateful for the hardworking mules that support the Forest Service.
These sure-footed partners haul gear, assist fire crews, and help preserve true wilderness experiences where modern technology can’t reach.

Thank you to every mule and handler that works our forests and keeps our backcountry accessible!

(Forest Service photo)

Forest Products Week 2026 Spotlight: Beef!National forests and grasslands provide 5,000 grazing permits across 74 millio...
10/22/2026

Forest Products Week 2026 Spotlight: Beef!

National forests and grasslands provide 5,000 grazing permits across 74 million acres of livestock grazing land. This important use of public land helps supply food for millions of Americans.



(Forest Service photo by Andrew Avitt)

Forest Products Week 2026 Spotlight: Berries!Our forests provide more than wood. They are home to nutritious and flavorf...
10/21/2026

Forest Products Week 2026 Spotlight: Berries!

Our forests provide more than wood. They are home to nutritious and flavorful berries. These wild forest products support wildlife, local communities, and healthy ecosystems. (Forest Service photo by Briana Shepherd)

The Quill Pig project is being planned to improve the diversity and resilience of forests, promote resistance to insects...
10/20/2026

The Quill Pig project is being planned to improve the diversity and resilience of forests, promote resistance to insects and diseases, decrease fuel loading and tree densities to facilitate safer wildfire response, and contribute sustainable timber products to the forest products economy.

The project is about 4 miles miles south of Swan Lake, MT in the Swan Valley. Learn more about the project on the project webpage: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r01/flathead/projects/415790

10/20/2026

Forest Products Week 2026 Spotlight: Nanocellulose!

What happens to small diameter waste wood from forests? Research at the Forest Products Laboratory is finding new and innovative ways to transform these materials into nanocellulose products. From strengthening cement to extending shelf life of food, the lab is turning forest byproducts into high-performance materials of tomorrow.



(Forest Service video)

It’s Forest Products Week 2026! Over the past 10 years, we have sold approximately 3 billion board feet annually or enou...
10/19/2026

It’s Forest Products Week 2026!

Over the past 10 years, we have sold approximately 3 billion board feet annually or enough timber to build 111,000 homes.

By 2028, our goal is 4 billion board feet or enough for 148,000 homes.

(Forest Service photo by Patrick Lair)

Piper Creek Project is ready to beginPiper Creek aims to improve forest resilience by promoting healthy stands that are ...
10/16/2026

Piper Creek Project is ready to begin

Piper Creek aims to improve forest resilience by promoting healthy stands that are able to withstand natural disturbances, reduce hazardous fuels to lower wildfire risk to nearby communities, and support local economies through the sustainable production of forest products.

Swan Lake Ranger District will begin work in 2,307 acres of active management, including 1,415 acres of commercial treatments and 892 acres of non-commercial treatments, to address stands of trees that have been affected by insects and disease – such as root rot, dwarf mistletoe, and bark beetles. Removing hazardous fuels in the Swan Valley will reduce the likelihood of high‑severity wildfire near communities.

Learn more by visiting the project webpage: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r01/flathead/projects/267907

Join the Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation tonight for Bob Fest and meet the new Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex Chairp...
10/16/2026

Join the Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation tonight for Bob Fest and meet the new Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex Chairperson!

Spotted Bear District Ranger, Adam LaDell, is now the Chairperson, committed to working with internal and external partners to steward the extraordinary landscape. The Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex consists of 1,611,945 acres, spanning across 3 national forests and 5 ranger districts.

Find more information and get tickets here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1JHv7E5z4z/

Forest Service crews conduct prescribed burns to reduce the buildup of dry brush, fallen branches, and other wildfire fu...
10/16/2026

Forest Service crews conduct prescribed burns to reduce the buildup of dry brush, fallen branches, and other wildfire fuels. This active management work helps to improve wildfire resiliency and slow future wildfire spread.

Our crews plan and carry out each burn with care, under optimal weather conditions, to improve forest health, while reducing wildfire risk to surrounding communities.

(Forest Service photo by Andrew Avitt.)

10/15/2026

National forests and grasslands offer 164,000 miles of trails in nearly every state — inviting you to hike, bike, ride, and explore the beauty of your public lands.

Find your next adventure today! (Forest Service video.)

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Kalispell, MT
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