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HELENA, Mont. — Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen supported more than $1 million in western Montana timber projects during Monday’s State Board of Land Commissioners (Land Board) meeting at the Montana State Capitol. The timber sales are estimated to generate more than $1 million in revenue, strengthening the economy and supporting timber professionals in western Montana.
“From day one, I’ve supported responsible timber projects that keep our forests healthy, provide jobs for Montana’s timber professionals, and raise critical dollars for our state trust beneficiaries,” said Secretary Jacobsen. “These western Montana timber sales do all of that, and I was proud to support them.”
In addition to timber sales, Secretary Jacobsen and her Land Board colleagues approved oil and gas lease sales across Montana totaling approximately $532,944 in revenue, with more than $520,000 benefitting the Public Land Trust.
“I’m proud to vote for responsible natural resource development while protecting the public lands we all value, and that’s exactly what I’ll continue to support on the Land Board,” Secretary Jacobsen said.
Secretary Jacobsen also voted to advance easements that will help deliver enhanced services for Montanans, including improved access to natural gas, fiber‑optic connectivity, and electricity. The Land Board also approved replacing an outdated bridge near Alberton, an infrastructure upgrade that will improve safety and reliability for local residents and visitors.