Fire Restoration and Seedling Planting

   After fires devastated over 20,000 acres of land in NW Montana last August, hundreds of seedlings were acquired for planting to begin the long process of restoration of the land. Rather than the limited number of fast-growing trees routinely planted after fires or logging, a diversity of trees and shrubs were acquired that more accurately reflect the native composition of the forest, ensuring greater resilience long term to fire and weather events, and providing a richer environment for wildlife. Veteran student volunteers from UM and FVCC will gain experiential knowledge of fire restoration and tree planting during this day-long workshop.