"Pyramid is a progressive company interested in long-term sustainability
of the land and its stewardship."
—Dr. Perry Brown, Dean of the School of Forestry, University of Montana
 The
above quote from Dr. Brown epitomizes the heart and soul of Pyramid Mountain
Lumber, Inc. As the company continues to solidify its respected position in
the timber industry, all eyes are on the future as the owners and staff work
with landowners, loggers, policy-makers, and other leaders to create active
management plans to develop healthy forests.
 One
of the ways healthy forest management occurs is through conservation easements.
Modern conservation easements not only protect Montana's critical wildlife and
water resources, but they also provide for selective harvesting to maintain
healthy forests. Pyramid Mountain Lumber, Inc. has developed a positive reputation
with the conservation organizations which administer these easements. Building
such partnerships are vital to forest health while also providing the resources
necessary to meet the future timber needs of the American people.
 Another
way that Pyramid Mountain Lumber, Inc. ensures healthy forests is through its
commitment to light-on-the-land harvesting methods. For example, Grapple Skidders
raise one end of the logs off the ground which reduces soil disturbance. Also,
Cut-to-Length harvesters fall trees with great precision which protects the
other trees in the stand. Another example is the use of Log Forwarders which
create less ground pressure than a horse.
While the proper use of technology and engineering is heralded, it is truly
the logging professionals, talented sawyers and equipment operators well-trained
in stewardship principles who set the foundation for the future. Their abilities
include expertise in identifying forest health concerns, streamside management
zones, and Best Management Practices (BMPs).
Look to the future and join Pyramid Mountain Lumber's commitment to ensuring
healthy and sustainable forests for the generations to come!
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