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  • Montana Losing Open Space

    Montana Losing Open Space

    Patricia Hernandez

    From 2000 to 2021, the number of single-family homes in Montana grew by more than 42 percent, and the popularity of large lots converted 1 million acres of undeveloped land to housing. Read more

  • Wildfires destroy thousands of structures each year

    Wildfires destroy thousands of structures each year

    Kimiko Barrett, Ph.D.

    Explore the number of structures destroyed in each state by wildfire. Structures lost—rather than acres burned—provides a more complete measure of the broad impacts of wildfire. Read more

  • Montana wildfire risk is widespread and growing

    Montana wildfire risk is widespread and growing

    Kimiko Barrett, Ph.D.

    The number of western Montana homes in areas with high wildfire hazard has doubled, outpacing development rates in areas with low wildfire hazard. Read more

  • Newsletter: November 2019

    Headwaters Economics

    Our latest newsletter contains research on state trust lands in transition, state outdoor recreation economies, wildfire-resistant homes, and more. Subscribe to our newsletter. Read more

  • New Montana Homes Increase Wildfire Risks

    New Montana Homes Increase Wildfire Risks

    Kelly Pohl

    The number of western Montana homes in areas with high wildfire hazard has doubled, outpacing development rates in areas with low wildfire hazard. Read more

  • Newsletter: June 2018

    Headwaters Economics

    Our latest research on the economic impact of National Parks, homes in high-risk wildfire areas in Montana, updated socioeconomic reports by sector, and downloadable economic profiles for communities near National Forests. Read more

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