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HELENA, Mont. — Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen voted to support Montana timber professionals and local schools during Monday’s State Board of Land Commissioners meeting, approving multiple timber sales that are projected to generate more than $375,000 in revenue for the state.
The approved timber sales, located in Sanders, Powell, Ravalli, and Lincoln counties, will provide valuable work for Montana’s timber industry while generating significant income for Montana schools. These projects ensure working forests continue to benefit Montana students and communities.
“Montana’s timber professionals are vital to our rural economies and to the responsible management of our state lands,” said Secretary Jacobsen. “Supporting these timber sales means supporting good-paying jobs, healthy forests, and stronger funding for our schools.”
Secretary Jacobsen and the Land Board also approved a commercial lease in Flathead County to provide housing opportunities in Kalispell. Plans for the 25-acre parcel include an apartment community for workforce housing. The commercial lease would generate more than $145,000 in base rent for the Montana Common Schools trust in the first year, with payments increasing over time to support classrooms across the state.
In addition to backing the timber projects and commercial lease, Secretary Jacobsen voted to approve easements that will improve access and electric services in key areas of Montana.
“I’m proud that my votes on the Land Board continue to support workers in our logging industry and improve access and services for Montanans,” said Secretary Jacobsen.