USDA awards $4.1 million for woody biomass projects
USDA has announced grants totaling $4.1 million to help 17 small businesses and community groups find innovative uses for woody biomass from national forests, including new products and renewable energy.
During the March 7 announcement, USDA Secretary Ed Schafer said the grants will help create markets for small-diameter woody material, damaged and other low-valued trees removed to reduce the risk of fire hazard, insect infestation or disease. "The renewable use of shrubs and underbrush removes unhealthy overgrowth in our National Forests and creates local opportunity for new products and energy sources," Schafer said.
Link to Biomass Magazine article.
During the March 7 announcement, USDA Secretary Ed Schafer said the grants will help create markets for small-diameter woody material, damaged and other low-valued trees removed to reduce the risk of fire hazard, insect infestation or disease. "The renewable use of shrubs and underbrush removes unhealthy overgrowth in our National Forests and creates local opportunity for new products and energy sources," Schafer said.
Link to Biomass Magazine article.
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3/31/2008 12:08:00 PM
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