Cooperative Agreement U01OH010978

J & R Logging, Inc. was awarded a $1,673,450 project grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service to improve forest health and fire resilience in California. The grant was awarded under the Wood Utilization Assistance program administered by the Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region. Funding will support the use of winch assist and hydraulic grapple yarding to more efficiently remove timber, reducing wildfire fuels and improving forest management practices. By extending the...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded a $181,500 Project Grant to Visimo LLC, operating as Visimo Consulting, to develop a risk mitigation software application for the forestry industry. Visimo's proposed solution will use machine learning and subject-matter expertise to predict the environmental impact of forestry operations and provide real-time mitigation strategies to reduce degradation. The goal is to create an efficient,...

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) awarded a $149,413 Targeted Topic Training Grant under the Susan Harwood Training Grants program (CFDA 17.502) to the Tree Care Industry Association, Inc. The grant will support the development and delivery of safety training programs focused on identifying and mitigating workplace hazards in the landscaping and tree care industries. The 12-month project period runs from September 30, 2024 to September 30,...

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service R3-Southwestern Region awarded a $602,730 Project Grant to Arizona Log & Timberworks, L.L.C. under the "Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act Financial Assistance to Facilities that Purchase and Process Byproducts for Ecosystem Restoration" program (CFDA 10.725). The funding will support the relocation and expansion of Arizona Log & Timberworks' firewood production facility and increase its pole manufacturing capacity over a...

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service R9-Eastern Region awarded a $527,848 project grant to Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Inc. (SFI), a non-profit organization, to provide technical assistance on new and emerging wood utilization technologies and products under the federal Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674). This project, titled "ADVANCING SOCIAL IMPACT USING MASS TIMBER IN INDUSTRIAL BUILDING TYPES," aims to assist the Forest Service, state foresters,...

The Project Grant award of $145,000.00 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under the Occupational Safety and Health Susan Harwood Training Grants program (CFDA 17.502) will support the Timber Products Manufacturers Association in providing targeted training on lockout tagout procedures for workers in the timber products manufacturing industry. The grant funding will be used to develop comprehensive training materials, deliver in-person and virtual safety education,...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded a $621,100 Project Grant to Tahoe Forest Products LLC under the Wood Utilization Assistance (CFDA 10.674) program. The grant is funding the design and installation of a small log processing line that utilizes emerging technologies for sustainable forest management. This project supports the program's goals of reducing hazardous fuels, improving forest health, lowering forest management costs, and promoting economic and...

The Softwood Lumber Board will receive a $4.1 million cooperative agreement award from the US Department of Agriculture Forest Service to support the development of mass timber competition buildings achieving net-zero carbon emissions. Under the Wood Utilization Assistance federal grant program (CFDA 10.674), the Softwood Lumber Board will directly provide technical assistance regarding emerging wood utilization technologies and products to effectively manage forests and maximize efficiency....

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $479,721 Project Grant to Arizona Log & Timberworks, L.L.C. under the Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation Program (CFDA 10.708). The grant will support the company's efforts to increase forest thinning in Arizona through Aug. 31, 2023 by expanding production of peeled poles, bundled firewood, and introducing biochar as a substitute for coal. Specifically, Arizona Log & Timberworks will utilize the funding to supplement...

The U.S. Forest Service awarded a $375,192 Project Grant to Timber Tramp Logging, LLC under the Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation Program (CFDA 10.708) to retrofit and upgrade the Luna Sawmill in New Mexico to promote efficiency. The grant, which has a performance period through April 2026, will fund capital investments to modernize the mill's equipment and operations. Timber Tramp Logging is a woman-owned small business that provides timber harvesting, reforestation, and other forest...