Celebrate over a century of excellence in conservation education and research with the University of Montana W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation (FCFC) merchandise collection, brought to you by The Last Best Store. This exclusive collection features apparel and accessories branded with the FCFC logo, along with custom designs inspired by the college's rich history and ongoing commitment to sustainability. Each item is designed and made in Missoula, Montana by University of Montana alumni, showcasing high-quality craftsmanship and commitment to conservation rooted in the hometown of FCFC.

By purchasing from this collection, you directly contribute to FCFC’s mission of advancing research and education that fosters sustainability and science-backed conservation advocacy and policy, while empowering the next generation of environmental leaders. Funds raised through this partnership help FCFC demonstrate academic excellence as a global leader in environmental science, conservation, and sustainability.

💚 Shop now to support conservation education, research, and policy while expressing your UM and FCFC pride with style!

The W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation (FCFC) was established at the University of Montana by a generous gift by the William A. and Carolyn Franke family in 2016. This expansion of the prestigious School of Forestry (founded in 1913) has facilitated undergraduate degrees in Environmental Science and Sustainability, Forestry, Wildlife Biology, and Parks, Tourism and Recreation, as well as a range of related Masters and Doctoral degree programs.

FCFC houses an impressive array of faculty research labs, centers, institutes and programs, as well as the Montana Forest and Conservation Experiment Station (MFCES) - a statewide agency research unit founded in 1937 that focuses on environmental issues of concern to Montanans (e.g., water availability and forest management). MFCES-facilitated research and teaching takes place at Lubrecht Experimental Forest (a 28,000-acre outdoor classroom and research laboratory in the Blackfoot River drainage) and Bandy Ranch (a 3,436-acre working cattle ranch). FCFC also conducts research and other activities at the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Ranch through a partnership with the Boone & Crockett Club.