Guide to Information and Services for Montana Forest Landowners
Forest Landowner Organizations
Montana Forest Owners Association (MFOA)
The Montana Forest Owners Association is a non-profit organization directed by a voluntary board of non-industrial private forest landowners. MFOA seeks to further the economic, educational and policy interests of private forest landowners. MFOA is organized under the U.S. Tax Code allowing it to engage in policy activity without restriction. Therefore, MFOA is able to provide policy issues development, support educational workshops beyond the Forest Stewardship program. However, maintaining the website, identifying forestry issues and engaging in selected policy activities are MFOA’s key objectives.
When managing multiple resources of the forest, we are sensitive to environmental concerns and implement our objectives accordingly. Whether landowners own one, ten, a hundred, or thousands of acres, private forest lands are often strategically placed and contribute significantly to Montana's economic, wildlife, cultural, and recreational values. We need you to help us reach every landowner in Montana with the message of sustainable multiple-use management of our forest natural resources and to give a “voice” to non-industrial private forest owners in the policy-making arena.
The Forest Landowners Association is the only national representative of the economic interests of family forest landowners and their unique natural resource assets.
American Forests is a national conservation organization—independent and nonpolitical—for the advancement of intelligent management and use of forest soil, water, wildlife, and other natural resources necessary for a high-quality environment and the well-being of all citizens. The association seeks through its magazine, American Forests, to promote and enlighten public appreciation of natural resources.
American Forest Foundation (AFF)
The AFF empowers family forest owners to improve forest health and help the planet by together addressing our most pressing conservation challenges.
National Woodland Owners Association (NWOA)
NWOA is a national organization of non-industrial private woodland owners. NWOA is affiliated with state and county woodland owners’ associations throughout the US (See MT Forest Owners Association). Members receive the National Woodlands magazine (quarterly) and eight issues of the Woodland Report.
Northwest Woodlands is a quarterly publication of the Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho Forest Landowner Associations.
National Alliance of Forest Owners
The National Alliance of Forest Owners (NAFO) is a national advocacy organization committed to advancing federal policies that ensure our working forests provide clean air, clean water, wildlife habitat and jobs through sustainable practices and strong markets.
The World Forestry Center supports the economic, ecological, and social benefits of forests. The Portland, Oregon based organization provides various programs
Montana Forest Stewardship Foundation
Montana Forest Stewardship Foundation is a non-profit organization. The mission of the Foundation is to “educate and inform landowners, natural resources professionals and the general public about the science and ecology of forest lands the many values derived from forested lands and the principles of sustainable forest land development.
National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA)
The National Christmas Tree Association is for forest owners who are serious about
making a Christmas tree business both fun and profitable. The Christmas Tree Association
promotes the traditions and memories of celebrating Christmas with a real tree. NCTA
works to stop legislation and regulations that are negative to growing, wholesaling
and retailing Real Christmas Trees and promotes beneficial legislation and regulations.
A community of Christmas tree professionals shares the knowledge and experiences of
thousands who share concerns, questions, and needs.
Email: info@realchristmastrees.org
The Montana Historical Society
Looking for historical information about your property? The Montana Historical Society might have what you’re looking for. Founded in 1865, Montana Historical Society is one of oldest institutions of its kind in the west of the Mississippi River. The Society is a state agency with a wide variety of programs. MSH compiles the Montana Historic Preservation Services Directory. It lists professionals who provide consulting and research services.
Email: mhslibrary@mt.gov
Updated 10/15/2025