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 | | Although the state is mandated to manage the Sula State Forest, as well as other state lands, in a manner that economically benefits the state’s public schools and universities, two environmental groups believe the economic mandate is in conflict with the forest’s fire-caused ecological needs. |
 | | But to the DNRC, “other worthy objects” means the nine trusts that receive money from state lands: UM, MSU, Montana Tech, Western and Eastern colleges, the Great Falls school for the deaf and blind, the boys’ Pine Hills reform school, the veterans’ home, and public buildings. |
 | | Dan Bushnell, a DNRC public affairs officer, calls the deal a “win, win, win situation.” The Environmental Analysis began when smoke was still in the air, and wasn’t a rush job, he says. |
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