The Neiman Timber Co., will not give up its fight against the mountain pine beetle, as the sawmill company donated $50,000 to the Spearfish Canyon Mountain Pine Beetle Project, which falls under the Lawrence County Mountain Pine Beetle Program.
“When I look at the importance of trying to control the pine beetle epidemic and the fact that it has the potential of destroying if not all, a good portion of the Black Hills tree stands if it’s not brought under control, that is why we made the donation,” said Jim Neiman. “This epidemic started in 1987 and our three sawmills can’t stay ahead of it. But, with the state of South Dakota and Lawrence County a leading county, along with us giving the county additional funds to help control the epidemic, that seems like a small amount compared to the size of problem the county has.”
In 2012, Neiman Timber Co. donated $50,000 cash and an additional $50,000 for in-kind services to the Lawrence County Mountain Pine Beetle Program.
“The Spearfish Canyon Foundation has been gracious to offer itself as a conduit for donations made to the county for the mountain pine beetle program,” said Lawrence County Deputy State’s Attorney Bruce Outka, who was recently notified of the donation via a latter from the foundation. “Donations, such as Neimans, are made through the foundation for tax purposes, a charitable donation deduction. The county is grateful for the cooperation of Spearfish Canyon Foundation and Neiman for their participation in the Mountain Pine Beetle Program.”
From The Black Hills Pioneer: https://www.bhpioneer.com/local_news/article_079838be-5148-11e2-801b-0019bb2963f4.html