by Web Editor | Aug 5, 2015 | News, News/PR
A 1,017-acre forest thinning project associated with the Four Forest Restoration Initiative (4FRI) began Monday on the Flagstaff Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest. The project, known as the Weatherford 4FRI Task Order, is part of the 4FRI Phase One...
by Web Editor | Jul 8, 2015 | News, News/PR
With nothing but the scrubby eastern Arizona desert surrounding it for miles, the Lumberjack Sawmill rises from the horizon like a set piece from a “Mad Max” film. Jason Rosamond, who owns the mill as CEO of Good Earth Power AZ, strolls around the...
by Web Editor | Sep 23, 2013 | News, News/PR
The Colville National Forest has awarded a 10-year stewardship contract to a Northeast Washington sawmill owner, allowing logging in return for restoration work. Vaagen Brothers Lumber Co. was the sole bidder on the contract, which is valued at up to $30 million. The...
by Web Editor | May 29, 2013 | News, News/PR
Almost one year ago, the Forest Service announced the contractor for the first stewardship contract awarded under the Four Forest Restoration Initiative (4FRI) in Arizona. The Forest Service anticipates that work issued under the Ranch Task Order will begin in early...
by Web Editor | Dec 31, 2012 | News, News/PR
The Four Forest Restoration Initiative (4FRI) is currently the nation’s largest collaborative effort designed to restore ecosystems in United States forests. The four National Forests involved with this project, Coconino, Kaibab, Apache-Sitgreaves and Tonto, are...