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St Regis, Deer Lodge and Livingston are still open.
Does Columbia Falls still have a mill?
They pay next to nothing for timber on crown land and the government subsidies mills with low interest loans to keep people employed.A lot of the lumber in this part of the world comes from Canada. I’m not sure how they can make it work, but we can’t.
Who would invest millions in a mill and upgrading when both the workforce and timber supply are so uncertain......and tight competition from low cost producers in Canada, southern and northwest US? And costly transportation for byproduct market?Couple weeks ago we camped at Seeley, kayaked the Canoe Trail, hiked to Morrell Falls and learned about current bad news concerning the area. Although Pyramid Lumber appears to be in full production and there is a slim potential for a buyer, the prediction is closure with the loss of this major employer and many jobs. On the west side Boy Scout Road, the bridge over the Clearwater River and the nearby Seeley Lake Campground are closed, with uncertain campground reopen date. The bridge is not expected to be rebuilt until 2026.
Folks in Seeley are understandably concerned.
Anyone interested in investing in a lumber mill? There is logging going on right now.