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This project supports forest health with a management plan for ecological restoration of the forest while also creating an opportunity for economic growth in the area. The specific economic project under consideration is a 15MW biomass power plant that would supply energy to Collins Company mill in Lakeview, and additional power to the grid.
Key partners include Collins, USFS, Friends of the Winema/Fremont, and Defenders of Wildlife. By collaborating with public and private partners using the Oregon Solutions process, the Lakeview Biomass Project has the potential to become a model for other communities across the state. Lake County Resources Initiative is the project sponsor.
- "Rare Alliance Favors Thinning of Forests", The Oregonian Sunday June 26, 2005 [
 [pdf, 27kb]
- Capitol Press: "Oregon Solutions Project to Produce Energy, Aid Forest Health," by David Stauth [doc]
- Oregon Solutions Lakeview Biomass Team [pdf, 16kb]
- Renewable Energy Production Incentives Comparison, August 2005 [doc]
- "Working Together to Create Jobs, Restore our Forests, and Provide Opportunities for the Future" press release for Lakeview project celebration [pdf, 53kb]
- "Biomass Plant Partners Pledge Commitment", Lake County Examiner January 19, 2006 [ [pdf]
- Lakeview Biomass Declaration of Cooperation [pdf]
- Convener: Hal Salwasser, Dean of Forestry, OSU
- Convener: J.R. Stewart, Lake County Commissioner
- Oregon Solutions Project Staff: Cylvia Hayes and Scott Aycock
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