The Montana Forest Restoration Working Group (MFRWG), in addition to developing principles to guide restoration activities in Montana, assessed process and implementation steps needed to assure application of the principles on the ground. Its initial focus was on Forest Service restoration projects in Montana. The Group concluded that early, enhanced engagement of diverse community interests in the selection, design and monitoring of restoration projects, would result in broader public support for such efforts and more work getting accomplished on the ground. Additionally, it felt that a new organizational structure was needed to ensure such engagement, and recommends the formation of Forest-level Restoration Committees (RCs) for this purpose. In the Group’s view, constructive engagement by the Forest Service with Restoration Committees, and support for concepts which underlie their formation, will be essential to achieve the desired results.