Montana Senator Jon Tester is still seeking support and input on his Forest Jobs and Recreation Bill which was introduced back in July.
The measure seems to be gaining momentum but still faces hurdles such as getting the forest service on board.
The legislation is based on proposals offered by hunters, backcountry men, motorized recreation groups and loggers.
Tester sees the bill as a way to solve the wildfire threat to Montana communities from pine beetle killed forests.
The bill will produce biomass utilization projects and create thousands of jobs. He wants all parties to open their minds and get on board with the bill.
"It's always easy for folks to point and say we don't like this bill cause there wasn't enough collaboration or maybe the sponsor was bought out by some big industry but that's not the way it is, we are trying to do the right thing for the National Forest and the people of Montana," explained Tester.
The Democrat wants the public to keep sending their thoughts and ideas on the bill his way.
