ARRA Project (WBS)#: LXHAB1330000

Project Title: HRB Roseburg Biomass Utilization (PROJECT CANCELLED)

Index Map Locator #: 38

State: Oregon

Unit: BLM - Roseburg District

Description:

Dense vegetation along roads creates fuels that can ignite fires that could quickly develop into large wildfires. In addition, dense fuels along a road can hamper evacuation efforts and limit access for fire fighters.

Recovery Act Funding:

Work will begin immediately and will create approximately 8 to 9 jobs for a 12 to 18 month period. Work will be contracted to forestry-related workers, equipment operators, and truck drivers.

Benefits:

Clearing the brush from along the roads will reduce fire potential, provide better road access, and create biomass by chipping and transporting brush. Local facilities will generate electricity from biomass.

Updates:

PROJECT CANCELLED

Photos:

For more information contact:

Jake Winn, District Restoration Coordinator, 777 NW Garden Valley Blvd., Roseburg, OR 97471, 541-440-4930

http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/roseburg/index.php