
Montana Scouts and FWP Turn Christmas Trees into Fish Habitat
The initiative, which began in 2022, involves collecting discarded Christmas trees and bundling them together before placing them on the ice at the pond. As the ice melts, the tree bundles sink to the bottom, creating valuable shelter and habitat for fish. Jared Krebs, a fisheries biologist with FWP in Glasgow, emphasized the importance of the project: “The goal of these tree bundles is to improve and increase fish habitat availability in the Trout Pond and ultimately improve the fishery.”
Community members are encouraged to drop off their natural, undecorated Christmas trees at the Glasgow Fairgrounds, near the Boy Scout food booth. It’s essential that trees are free of flocking, tinsel, or other decorations before being donated.
This partnership not only benefits the fishery but also provides an educational opportunity for Troop 861 to engage in conservation efforts that align with FWP's management objectives. The collaboration underscores a shared commitment to maintaining and improving local habitats for future generations.

For additional information or questions about the project, residents can contact Jared Krebs at jared.krebs@mt.gov or 406-808-7068. Keep an eye out for updates as the project progresses this winter.