These stories appeared in the news media recently regarding forest biomass issues…

BCAP: New and (Maybe) Improved

Biomass Power and Thermal - Anna Austin - Jan 5, 2011

... but she is hopeful that FSA will work with her and other state officials, and the forest products industry, to determine certain program details such as

Guest columnist EPA decision could put Washington jobs at risk

Seattle Times - Jeff Morris - 1 hour ago

A new study released by Brooks Mendell of Forisk Consulting, one of the nation's leading forestry researchers, shows the economic impact of the Greenhouse

Gov. John Kitzhaber calls first press conference to outline initial steps to create more jobs

Oregonian – Jan 12, 2011

(Governor references forest biomass and school energy/weatherization package)

http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/01/gov_john_kitzhaber_calls_first.html

Kevin Weeks

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Oregon Department of Forestry

Agency Affairs Office

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