[ODF_Private_Forests] Forest Biomass Work Group meets February 17 in Salem

[WEEKS Kevin]

Oregon Department of Forestry
NEWS BRIEF


Forest Biomass Work Group meets February 17 in Salem

February 4, 2009
Contact: Kevin Weeks (503) 945-7427

A panel of representatives from state government, forest industries, renewable energy development and the environmental community will meet to talk about the role of Oregon’s forests in providing energy production from wood.

The Forest Biomass Work Group will meet on Tuesday February 17 at 10:00 a.m. in the Administration Building (Tillamook meeting room) of the Oregon Department of Forestry complex, 2600 State Street in Salem.

Timber that may not have a market saw-log value -- either from being too small, damaged, waste from mill production or being too far from a potential milling market – holds great potential for producing energy. Forest biomass is a renewable source of energy, as wood biomass is generated as a by-product of active forest management.

The proposed agenda for the meeting includes update reports from Work Group subcommittees assigned to topics including policy development, outreach, research, economic development and fuel supply.

The public is invited to participate in the meeting. Questions about accessibility or special accommodations for the meeting can be directed to the Oregon Department of Forestry at (503) 945-7427.

Additional information about the Oregon Department of Forestry is available on ODF’s web site, www.oregon.gov/ODF. 

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Kevin Weeks
Public Information Officer
ODF Agency Affairs / Private Forests Division
(503) 945-7427