ColoradoDemonstration Projects Update
December 2001
1999
Double-Diffusion Treatment Study
Colorado State Forest Service, Tim Reader, Durango 970-247-5250
Project involved series of workshops to expose local industry toDouble-Diffusion, on-site experiments with several mills, EPA research, andmarket research. Work was completed and report finalized in early 2001.
Interest continues to grow in this process. Tim Reader continues to work withinterested parties.
2000
Forest Restoration Enterprises and Partnerships
Len Lankford, Westcliffe CO 719-783-4250
This project focused on developing a partnership focused on forestrestoration in the Sangre de Cristo region as well as business planning for theconvergence of two forestry related businesses.
The project has not been completed. An extension of the project has beengranted through March 2002.
Double Diffusion Highway and Campground Structures
Kurt Mackes, CSU 970-491-4066
This effort was a continuation of the marketing aspects of double diffusion.The process has proven effective and industry is eager to utilize thetechnology. Currently, barriers exist with the EPA in terms of labeling for thepreservatives. This project is complete other than follow-up with EPA. A posterwill be presented at Small Wood 2002.
Testing Mechanical Properties of Wood 970-491-4066
Kurt Mackes, CSU
Project looked at the mechanical properties of white fir and ponderosa pine.Final report soon out.
Economic Feasibility of Edge Gluing Random Width Materials
Painted Sky RC&D and Delta timber, Eric Sorensen, Delta 970-874-0849
Expansion of an existing aspen mill. Project has not been completed to datedue to confusion between RC&D and mill owner. Mill has continued to pursuethe new product line and is in the process of leasing space to begin production.
Marketing and Utilization Study for Roto-Chopper
Stoner Top, Dolores CO 870-882-2350
Ragland Family purchased a Roto-Chopper, designed to create high qualitymulch products from small diameter material, and created a test play ground,conducted a regional workshop on the equipment, and engaged in market researchand product development.
Project was complete in 2001. A contract has been secured to sell play groundmulch with Softfall Inc.
2001
Resource Assessment, Market Analysis for Biomass
McNeil, Lakewood
Employ Expansion
Rustic Style Furniture, Dolores
Uncompahgre Logger Project, Equipment Purchase for Business Expansion
Delta,Steve Schrock 874-8806
Optimizing Methods used to Harvest Small Diameter Material
Kurt Mackes, CSU 491-4066
Restoration Forestry and Stewardship Education
CTIA, Durango
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