The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $755,250 Project Grant on January 8, 2025 to Baillie Lumber Co LP under the Wood Education and Resource Center (WERC) program (CFDA 10.681). The grant will fund the installation of the most stringent emission control equipment on Smyrna's wood-fired boiler. The WERC program provides technical assistance and cost-sharing to support projects that enhance opportunities for sustained forest products production in the eastern hardwood forest region, including research, technology development, market expansion, and workforce training initiatives. This project aims to improve manufacturing efficiencies and address environmental challenges faced by the wood products industry.
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