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Over $3 million is on the way to Montana for forest restoration projects in the Lolo, Helena and Flathead National forests.

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack confirmed that $3.5 million will be spent on upgrading roads and trails, reducing noxious weeds and protecting private property from public land wildfire hazards.

Gordy Sanders with Pyramid Mountain Lumber in Seeley Lake says the projects are ready to go, and were designed through the Southwestern Crown Collaborative, which is a group of businesses, organizations, individuals and government agencies.

"Getting the right work done on the ground for the right reasons. Providing a wide variety of raw materials - putting a whole host of contractors to work," Sanders explained.

This is the second round of federal funding for what are called "Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration" projects. Money is also going to Idaho and Colorado.

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