timber industry

While these bills are framed as an economic boost for the logging industry, the consequences for roads, bridges, and public safety are significant.

The act would let private forest owners deduct the value of destroyed timber on their taxes after a natural disaster.

The Alabama Forestry Association on Thursday announced its endorsement of Republican 1st Congressional District candidate Jerry Carl. “Jerry Carl has experience working closely with the forest products industry in his role as County Commissioner and will carry that knowledge to Washington,” said AFA Executive Vice President Chris Isaacson. “Throughout his career, he has been a … Continued

Pinnacle Renewable Energy on Tuesday announced that its subsidiary, Alabama Pellets, has signed an agreement with the state of Alabama that provides Alabama Pellets with incentives for job creation under Alabama’s Job Act Incentives program. Canada’s Pinnacle holds a 70 percent interest in Alabama Pellets with The Westervelt Company and Two Rivers Lumber Co., LLC … Continued

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration announced that it is awarding a $500,000 grant to Pike County, Alabama, to make critical infrastructure improvements needed to support the growth of manufacturing businesses in the region, including a major lumber manufacturing facility. This EDA grant will be matched with $500,000 in state of Alabama investment. … Continued

Georgia‐Pacific officially started production at its newest lumber facility in Talladega Thursday. The $100‐million, 300,000‐square‐foot, technologically advanced plant took nine months to complete. The plant currently employs more than 130 full-time employees and will generate an estimated $5 million in annual payroll. “Georgia‐Pacific’s new lumber facility in Talladega is the company’s eighth location in the … Continued