Spencer to Beaver Forest Management Project Update
- Jan 20
- 1 min read
Montana DNRC recently finalized the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Spencer to Beaver Forest Management Project, which proposes forest health treatments and timber harvest on state trust lands west of Whitefish, including areas near the Beaver Lakes and Spencer Mountain trail systems. Whitefish Legacy Partners submitted comments, and many community members also shared feedback focused on recreation, trail protection, and scenic values. We appreciate our partners at DNRC for considering these comments and incorporating mitigation measures into the final EA, and we will continue working together to ensure trail access and user experiences are maintained as the project moves toward implementation, anticipated for spring 2026.
I’m glad they’re finally at the EA stage, but I really hope they keep an eye on how this affects the Beaver Lakes and Spencer Mountain trails. It’s one of those projects where forest health makes sense, but the details matter a lot for folks who actually use those areas. Also, the whole “Choicer Voicer” idea made me think of how people in the community will probably have very different takes on this one.
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Slope Rider We appreciate our partners at DNRC for considering these comments and incorporating mitigation measures into the final EA, and we will continue working together to ensure trail access and user experiences are maintained as the project moves toward implementation, anticipated for spring 2026.