Our
Mission:
Mission:
Protecting Northwest Montana’s Spectacular Land & Water Legacy Through Community-Based Conservation
We partner with landowners, agencies, and the community to craft effective land conservation strategies, safeguarding northwest Montana’s irreplaceable beauty, clean water, abundant bird, fish and wildlife habitat, and cherished open spaces. By protecting these cornerstones of our Montana way of life, we ensure a lasting legacy for all.
Interested in Placing Your Land Under Conservation Easement?
Harrell Forest Community Trails
We invite you to visit the Harrell Forest trails, located at 1017 Bigfork Stage Road. A collaborative effort over many years with our partners, Trust for Public Land and Montana Land Reliance, we created a flowy forested trail system offering stacked loops for up to 7-mile round-trip treks. The entire 238-acre property is also permanently protected under a conservation easement. (Photo by Casey Kreider courtesy of Daily Inter Lake)
Foys to Blacktail Community Forest Project
We are proud to announce the acquisition of 1,131 acres of forestland just south of Herron Park. What was once at risk of development will now be permanently protected as open space for public access, working forest management, and critical wildlife habitat. This landscape includes 3.2 miles of trail connecting to the larger Foys to Blacktail system, expanding recreation opportunities close to home. Community support will help build a stewardship fund to care for the land over time, ensuring it remains healthy, accessible, and protected for generations to come.
Introducing Our Harrell Forest Jr. Ranger Program
Flathead Land Trust is excited to launch our new Junior Ranger Program at Harrell Forest near Bigfork! This free program invites children up to age 12 to explore and learn about nature outdoors. To become a Junior Ranger, children complete place-based activities and tackle the challenges in a fun-filled booklet. Requirements include attending an event or hiking the trails. (Photo – our first Junior Ranger, Ethan Graf!)
News & Upcoming Events
Collaborative 1,131-Acre Foys to Blacktail Community Forest Project Officially Launched
Explore the 2025 Annual Report: A Landmark Year for the Land
89
Conservation Easements Held
4,440
Acres Protected with Partnerships
16,406
Easement Acres Protected
Flathead Land Trust’s Conservation Easements:
Explore our interactive map to see the conservation easements and public lands protected by Flathead Land Trust and our partners across the region:
Scrolling photos, top: Bad Rock Canyon Collaborative Conservation Project, Slough on Flathead River, Flathead River flowing into Flathead Lake, courtesy of GravityShots.com, Harrell Forest Community Trails, courtesy of Daily Inter Lake, Owen Sowerwine Collaborative Project, courtesy of Eric Witts, Flathead Lakers.