BLM and Montana Expand Good Neighbor Partnership for Forest Health and Wildfire Resilience

The Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas, Governor Greg Gianforte and the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation announced a reinforced Good Neighbor Authority partnership aimed at boosting forest and rangeland health, cutting wildfire danger and delivering lasting benefits to Montana communities. The agreement aligns federal, state and local restoration efforts on a landscape scale to achieve durable results. BLM Director Steve Pearce said the partnership advances national priorities for healthier lands and more resilient communities, reflecting a commitment to coordinated action across agencies.