CLANCY — Healthy forests depend on a strong forest products industry. Sawmills help support thousands of Montana jobs, reduce wildfire risks, and provide a renewable resource. Despite recent mill closures in Missoula and Seeley Lake, Marks Lumber in Clancy continues to carry on.

“You know, the mills in Montana, the remaining large mills — things aren't real good right now in the wood products industry, it's tough,” said owner Steve Marks.

Both Roseburg Forest Products in Missoula and Pyramid Mountain Lumber in Seeley Lake closed last year. Marks Lumber has been open for 36 years, and they have adapted to industry changes before.

“It’s had an effect on us, but we're nimble, we can move around these little niches much easier than big mills can,” Marks said.

Evan Charney, MTN News

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