HomeMy WebLinkAboutForest Service Support Letter 1US Forest Alaska Region P.O. Box 327
Service Tongass National Forest Yakutat, AK 99689-0327
Yakutat Ranger District Phone: (907) 784-3359
Fax: (967) 784-3457
Date: September 20, 2013
To Whom It May Concern:
I support the application by the City and Borough of Yakutat for a biomass heating
project through the Alaska Energy Authority, Renewable Energy Fund Grant
Program, Round 6. I have worked with CBY and other community organizations to
make biomass a part of the Yakutat energy solution. This project is an important step
in making this a reality. We are interested in the potential for cost savings and cost
stability, along with the economic benefits of using more localized and renewable
fuels for heat.
I have looked into providing a wood supply to support this project. I have determined
that we can easily provide the wood supply for this project through a simple timber
sale process. I am researching what our timber supply would be for larger
applications as well. Our timber base covers at least 24,000 acres.
Our institutional commitment to renewable fuels; carbon reduction and green
practices are an important part of our mission. We at the Forest Service have taken
many steps and initiated many programs to work towards a smaller carbon footprint.
We have converted to biomass heating in two locations thus far and are exploring
expanding to other locations in the near future.
Please contact me should you have any questions, at 907-784-3359. I look forward to
working with CBY at implementing this project.
LEE A. BENSON
District Ranger
USDA
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