Western Montana timber company honored with forestry award
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte traveled to Plains last week to honor and bestow the annual Forest Products Award to a family-owned business based out of Libby.
Jared Fitchett owns and operates J. Shar Timber Harvesting, a cut-to-length timber enhancement company. Fitchett, who harvests timber extensively in Sanders County, is also noted for his state-of-the-art timber practices. Fitchett’s innovative approach in harvesting timber utilizes the tethered logging technique that allows the company to work on steep slopes, minimizing the impact of surrounding soil and water resources.
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