"The profession of forestry serves society by fostering stewardship of the world’s forests. Because forests provide valuable resources and perform critical ecological functions, they are vital to the well-being of both society and the biosphere."
In 2020, Marks Lumber released the inaugural video that launched our journey into forestry education and advocacy. This ongoing educational series works to identify the benefits of a more proactive, science-based forest management policy. Our goal is to share an insider perspective on how responsible forestry and the entire timber products industry can create a lasting, positive impact on Montana’s wildlife habitat, air quality, water quality, and safety.
At Marks Lumber, we are dedicated to producing sustainable wood products that provide benefits for our customers, communities, and forests. We utilize Montana Forestry’s Best Management Practices as a guide to harvest timber in a responsible, sustainable, and ecologically friendly fashion. We believe that by actively and responsibly managing forests, we can help improve water quality, air quality, wildlife habitat, carbon sequestration, and recreational opportunities across forested landscapes. We pride ourselves in our forestry practices. However, we are not alone in our beliefs. Overall, those involved in the timber products industry are excellent stewards of the forests and work hard to ensure they are constantly improving the areas they treat.
While we are strong advocates for active forest management and the need for more support for management activities on both public and private land, we do not want to treat every acre of forest. We understand and believe that forests require diversity and that diversity ranges from clear-cut sections, to thinned sections, to untouched wilderness areas. We believe that active forest management is an excellent tool to help prevent catastrophic wildfires; however, we don’t want to try to prevent every fire on the landscape. Managing the land is all about balance, and by utilizing experienced foresters, we can adapt prescriptions and treat the land according to its current and future needs.