He said forestland allocated under the timber sales and the forest management contracts would be acquired through a competitive bidding process. Woods also pointed out that forestland not artificially engender and not a public forest as defined by the law would be subjected to sustainable management. He added that "chain saw timber" would not be allowed and no new forest contracts would be granted to anyone who owes taxes under previous concessions. Woods says preparations are being made...

CYPRUS was being ravaged by one of the worst forest fires in decades yesterday, razing holiday homes and forcing the evacuation of hundreds of people from its scenic mountains. The blaze, fanned by strong winds and a scorching heatwave, spread rapidly, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky, visible from the capital, Nicosia, about 30 miles away. Witnesses said mountains were burning on the pine-covered Troodos range - one of the most scenic areas of the holiday island, which is famed...

The goal is to contain the fire on its south east and west borders. Other residents closer to the fire are still waiting for permission to go in. Posted: 10:49 AM- NEOLA -- Utah National Guardsmen today will join in the battle against a northern Utah wildfire that has burned some 31,000 acres and killed three civilians. The guardsmen will staff roadblocks to cut off access to fire-endangered parts of the Ashley National Forest. The fire area is east of Yellowstone Canyon and west of Taylor...

Published June 27, 2007 08:20 pm - Nurseries offer right tree for you By Molly Day Muskogee Garden Club Jared McClure, co-owner of Green Valley Nursery and Tree Farm in Claremore has considerable experience with planting trees and shrubs in the landscaping jobs the company does. Published June 27, 2007 08:20 pm - Nurseries offer right tree for you By Molly Day Muskogee Garden Club Jared McClure, co-owner of Green Valley Nursery and Tree Farm in Claremore has considerable experience with...

In the region where Gebhardt Timber Management is located, the primary timber species are oaks and walnut with some soft maple, cherry, sycamore and hickory harvested as well. Saw logs are processed into furniture grade lumber and high grade veneers while cants and low-grade logs are processed into industrial lumber products and pallet cut stock. My dad got us started in the timber industry when he started sawmilling in 1957, Michael said. Michael is part of a large family, many of whom...

It comes from both human and natural activities and uses by-products from the timber industry, agricultural crops, raw material from forests, household wastes, and wood. It comes from both human and natural activities and uses by-products from the timber industry, agricultural crops, raw material from forests, household wastes, and wood. Like wind, solar and other forms of renewable energy, biomass produces fewer emissions than its fossil fuel counterparts. Biomass to Biofuels Market...