WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management issued the following press release:

BILLINGS, Mont. - The Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas, Governor Greg Gianforte, and the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation announced a strengthened Good Neighbor Authority partnership today, aimed at improving forest and rangeland health, reducing wildfire risk, and delivering long-term benefits for communities across Montana.

"Strengthening our Good Neighbor partnership with the State of Montana advances key national priorities to improve forest and rangeland conditions, reduce wildfire risk, and support resilient communities," said BLM Director Steve Pearce. "This agreement reflects ou...