Utah Companies Receive Wood Innovation Funding from Forest Service

SALT LAKE – The USDA Forest Service has awarded $475,000 to two Utah-based organizations through the Wood Innovation Funding Opportunity. Last Chance Lumber Sawmill will use the grant funding to retool its existing setup, and the University of Utah will use the funding for research on the safety of mass timber buildings. “It’s exciting to see increased federal investment in …

Public Comment Sought for the Draft Colorado River Comprehensive Management Plan, Draft Green River Comprehensive Management Plan, and Updated Mineral Leasing Plan

Contact:          Laura Vernon, FFSL (801) 538-5530  Gretchen Semerad, SWCA (801) 322-4307                                      Summary: The Utah Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands (FFSL) is seeking public comment on the draft Comprehensive Management Plans (CMPs) and draft Mineral Leasing Plan (MLP) for the Green and Colorado Rivers. Multiple open houses will be held to host …