The House Natural Resources Committee of the Montana Legislature convened on March 21, 2025, to discuss various issues concerning natural resource management in the state. The meeting focused on gathering input from both proponents and opponents regarding a specific bill related to logging practices.

The session began with a review of proponents who supported the bill. Following this, the committee shifted its attention to opponents present in the room. Jeffrey Tiberi, representing the Montana Association of Conservation Districts, expressed opposition to the bill, citing concerns raised by the Gallatin Conservation District. Tiberi presented a letter from the district outlining their objections, particularly regarding an amendment associated with the logging association.

The committee chair acknowledged Tiberi's input and confirmed that there were no additional opponents present in the room. The discussion then moved to the online platform, where it was noted that no opponents were available to provide testimony.

The meeting concluded with a call for informational witnesses, specifically from the Division of the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) and the state forester, indicating that further insights would be sought from these entities in future discussions.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the ongoing debate surrounding logging regulations in Montana, with significant input from conservation districts emphasizing the need for careful consideration of environmental impacts. The committee will continue to evaluate the bill and its implications in subsequent sessions.