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The USDA Forest Service is offering grants through the Woody Biomass Utilization program aimed at promoting the use and market development of small-diameter wood and low-valued trees harvested from hazardous fuel reduction projects on national forest lands. The initiative focuses on enhancing forest health and reducing wildfire risks by supporting activities that increase the economic viability of biomass materials removed during fuel reduction. The grant is managed by the Pacific Northwest Regional Office of the Department of Agriculture, with key contacts available for program information. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application by March 15, 2005, followed by a full application due by May 16, 2005. The solicitation relates to the forestry industry, specifically within the NAICS code 115310, which pertains to support services in forestry. Interested parties can access the grant details, application materials, and further guidance through official USDA Forest Service webpages or the provided online links. The program manager overseeing this grant is Susan J. LeVan-Green, who can be contacted via email or phone for additional support. The emphasis of this grant is to stimulate hazardous fuel reduction efforts while creating economic opportunities for utilizing woody biomass resources.

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USDA grant promotes hazardous fuel reduction by utilizing small-diameter wood, enhancing forest health.

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115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Pacific Northwest Regional Office
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OfficePORTLAND, OR, 97204, USA
Office AddressPORTLAND, OR, 97204, USA
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Woody Biomass Utilization Grants - Hazardous Fuel Reduction on National Forest Lands Request for Proposal from The USDA Forest Service, State and Private Forestry, Forest Products Laboratory. This grant program is intended to help improve utilization and create markets for small-diameter material and low-valued trees removed from hazardous fuel reduction activities. The RFP can be found athttp://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/05-2562.htm Detailed information can be found at http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/tmu/grant/biomass-grant.html Deadlines: Pre-application, March 15 and full application, May 16, 2005.

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