ID Number 2007-23
Utilization and Marketing Projects Application
NATIONAL FIRE PLAN COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE AND WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE PROJECTS
Applicant
Applicant/Organization:
Lomakatsi Restoration Project
Type of Applicant:
L (Nonprofit Organization)
Email:
oshana@lomakatsi.org
Phone:
541-488-0208 Ext. 2
FAX:
541-488-4909
Please Call Ahead for FAX:
Yes
Please Call Ahead for FAX:
Yes
Address (Street or P. O. Box, City, State, Zip):
PO Box 3084 Ashland, OR 97520
Project Coordinator
Project Coordinator (Name and Title):
Ms. oshana Catranides, Executive Director
Organization/Jurisdiction:
Lomakatsi Restoration Project
Email:
oshana@lomakatsi.org
Phone:
541-488-0208 Ext. 2
FAX:
541-488-4909
Project Information
Project Title:
Lomakatsi Fuels Utilization and Marketing Program
Project Location:
Jackson, Josephine Counties, Oregon
County:
Josephine
Congressional District:
2
Latitude:
42.22305
Longitude:
123.28287
State the desired outcome in relation to NFP Goals and the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). Project Objectives:
Outcomes: Identify regional solutions to expand local markets and integrated utilization strategies for materials resulting from fuels reduction on: 50 acres,
Williams, in this proposal; 50 ac. requested in NFP07 Williams Fuels Redux Project; 20 ac. request in NFP07 Upper Colestin Rd Fuels Redux proposal.
Projects lie w/in Josephine Co Fire Plan/CWPP and Colestin Hilt CWPP; Leased log sort yards in Williams (BLM) and Ashland create centers to work w/
partners, brokers, business to enhance small diameter markets, biomass utilization strategies, to reduce cost per acre for fuels reduction; Results in market
activation to increase viability of 'goods for services'! Creation of strong markets increases investment in industry by diverse business partners, increases
jobs, fulfills multiple NFP CWPP goals. Increased employment and sustainable economic cycle: forest thinning, utilization, market return supports fuels
work.
Name of CWPP:
Josephine County Integrated Fire Plan/CWPP; Colestin-Hilt CWPP
Name of Communit(y/ies) at Risk:
Williams, Colestin ( Program may serve other fuels redux projects)
Proposed Project Start Date:
09/30/2006
Proposed Project End Date:
12/31/2007
Federal Funding Request:
$128,542.00
Total Project Cost:
$166,242.00
Are you submitting multiple projects?
Yes
If YES indicate the relationship of the projects to one
another:
S (Sequential)
If YES, please list the titles of projects by priority and briefly explain their relationship.
1.Williams Fuels Reduction provides woody biomass for this #2 Lomakatsi Fuels Utilization Marketing Program application; Sequential NFP proposals,
other fuels & Stew-Con Projects provide steady supply of materials for value added utilization and marketing development.#3Colestin contributes biomass to
Ashland sort-yard, demonstrates potential for sustainable supply of fuels by-products to stimulate regional marketing interests. All can stand alone or
combine for regional effectiveness.
Name of Federal, State or Tribal contact with whom you coordinated this
proposal:
Organization/Jurisdiction:
1) Tim Gonzales
Medford BLM, Grants Pass Resource Area
Phone
541-471-6643
2) Mark Sorenson
Phone
Josephine County/ Jo Co Fire Plan JCIFP/JJLCG
541-474-5426
3) Tom Dierkes
Phone
Email Tim_Gonzales@or.blm.gov
Email msorenson@co.josephine.or.us
Medford BLM, Grants Pass Resource Area
541-471-6558
Email Tom_Dierkes@or.blm.gov
Project Planning Information
Name of Local Coordinating Group:
Josephine Co. Integrated Fire Plan, Josephine Jackson LCG
For this project, explain the level of cooperation, coordination or strategic planning, through a "Local Coordination Group." If you have not worked with a
local coordination group, why not?
Coordinated with members of LCG through Josephine Co. Integrated Fire Plan
List federal lands that are adjacent to the project and proximity.
BLM, Scattered Apples, Williams; Klamath NF, Colestin Project
Will this project utilize fuels from an adjacent current fuel reduction project on federal lands or to one that is planned within the next three years?
Yes
Please indicate planned treatments and associated acres:
Treatment
Thinning
Acres
50
Treatment
Hand Pile Burn
Acres
10
Treatment
Biomass Removal
Acres
50
Treatment
Acres
Treatment
Acres
0
If you have a treatment type other than standard types above:
Treatment
Acres
0
Project Evaluation Criteria
Applications for funding must include narrative responses that address the following criteria. Be sure you address every one briefly, yet thoroughly.
1. Increasing utilization, management and economic impacts of woody material removed in fuels management and forest restoration
activities (60 points)
A. Will biomass, thinnings or other surplus forest fuels be utilized? If so, in what manner and how much? How many acres will be treated? Are any of these
acres within the wildland-urban interface? If so, how many? (20 points)
Response:
All WUI projects. Biomass, thinnings, surplus fuels utilized to fullest extent on 50 project acres in this Fuels Utilization Marketing Proposal,FUMP; can
stand-alone or include 50+ additional acres if sequential Lomakatsi NFP07 applications for Williams fuels redux is funded; and/or 20 ac Upper Colsetin
NFP07 request. Utilizes 50%-70% of treatment material, integrates: tipi poles, engineered pole trusses, post and poles, dimensional lumber, round wood,
T+G flooring, chip material, fire wood, etc. Provides materials for community demo's highlighting small diameter and biomass utilization for potential offset
of fuels redux costs. Uses existing Williams Log Sort Yard leased by Lomakatsi from BLM to hold wood from region, next to 1400 acres planned BLM
stewardship projects. Lomakatsi pending NFP06 Williams Fuels Redux,160 acres, combined w/ stewardship contracts, other fuels projects, initiates
sustainable supply.Ashland log sort yard: venue for Rogue Basin market/utilize projects.
B. Will the project improve the local economy in terms of jobs and sustainable economic activity? If so, how many and what type of jobs will be created or
retained (i.e., wage-scale, full-time equivalent), and for how long? What percent of the jobs are expected to be filled from the local labor force? (10 points)
Response:
Project provides 12 full and 3 part time living wage local jobs: Staged fuels redux over 6 month period, removal of materials during and after for additional
1- 2 months, market and utilization development extends employment opps, demos add community by-in. Goals: stimulate sustainable economic activity by
creating central locations for available fuels by-products for processing, purchase, distribution, marketing; Creates jobs for local labor force, wood mills,
artisans, wood products brokers.
C. Are there private businesses involved in this project? If so, what are their roles and investment? How will the project be structured to minimize or
eliminate te perception of use of public funding to create an unfair competitive advantage for those private businesses involved? (10 points)
Response:
Private businesses assist yarding, hauling. Private companies assist with marketing, technical support. The perception of unfair competitive advantage is
minimized because private businesses pay fair market value for materials purchased/processed. Any profit is tracked, dedicated to fuels reduction Fund to
reduce cost per acre, in-turn, increase supply, add sales revenue back to fuels redux fund. Provides intial program support to stimulate private business
investments in utilization, marketing.
D. If the project involves new product development, what evidence is there for economically viable and sustainable markets? (10 points)
Response:
New product development has been tested on our 125 acre Penny Stew Stewardship Project. Key markets: Suppressed Doug fir T+G flooring is highdemand specialty, post & poles, tipi poles, engineered pole trusses and paneling all can 'move'. This project increases supply for economic viability of
sustainable specialty products. Markets for tipi poles as far as Navajo Reservation shows niche' products are in high demand. Our BRAND stamp is
recognized for widely desired ecological products.
E. Can this project be offered as a model for other communities or businesses? If so, why and how will results of this project be disseminated or made
available? (5 points)
Response:
Project expands upon Lomakatsi's model utilization program, with dissemination of info thru our renowned field trips, workshops, to share knowledge,
success, expertise in ecological thinning and by-product utilization. Lessons and results of this project will be compiled, made available as a model for
landowners, enviro's, business and land management partners to build upon niche market development strategies for small diameter products to offset fuels
reduction cost per acre regionally.
F. How will the project be sustained beyond project timelines? If public funding will continue to be needed, why, how much, and for how long? (5 points)
Response:
As markets are developed, project may be sustained beyond public funds. Any revenue gained from utilization and marketing of small diameter and biomass
materials will be re-dedicated to a fuels reduction fund used to re-invest in (cost-share) fuels reduction projects to supply additional materials for the cycle of
utilization, marketing, and stimulating economic return, again dedicated to fuels reduction funding for sustainable supply, to continue integrated market
development, sustain jobs.
2. Taking Advantage of Existing Networks, previously-funded projects and knowledge. (20 points)
A. How does this project take advantage of relevant, existing networks and the results from previously-funded projects or commercial operations? (10
points)
Response:
Project takes advantage of Lomakatsi's utilization strategies and established market networks resulting from small diameter, biomass and niche product
marketing in previously funded and contracted projects; Penny Stew stewardship contract included 'goods for services', providing incentives to build,
expand, create new products, networks, and integrated markets that remain available and active for research & development to increase small diameter value
and supply.
B. Who and what (individuals, businesses, organizations, reports, studies, Internet sites, etc.) were consulted to ensure the best information available was
used in designing this project proposal? (5 points)
Response:
BLM: T. Fairbanks,Tim Gonzales,Tom Dierkes,Jim Berge; Cascadia Forest Products, Rogue Dwellings, Green Mountain Woodworks, Hayfork Watershed
Research Center, Sustainable NW,Wolf Creek Woodworks, New: S.O.RC&D Small Dia. Timber Utilization Report
C. How did your group arrive at your cost structure for all of the main areas including: personnel, equipment, supplies, and overhead? (5 points)
Response:
Personnel 3 FTE, 1 PTE: 5 wks; Fringe35%; Prod Engineering $5000, 50 ac fuels @ 1,200 ac; 20% landowner cost share, Utilization: 50 acres@ 300/ac,
Transpo: $1,800 market rates for hauling. Admin 12% reporting, overhead, documentation bookkeeping
3. Expanding community participation and collaboration. (20 Points)
A. Who are the partners and community members involved in planning and implementing the project? (5 points)
Response:
Josephine County Interagency Fire Plan, Medford BLM/Grants Pass Resource Area, Williams Creek Watershed Council, Jack LeRoy Summit Wood
Products. Work w/emerging Wms business group: link fuels redux with markets, utilization to reduce cost per acre.
B. How much cost-sharing is there for this project? (10 points)
Response:
For fuels treatments, landowners to contribute 25% cost share, and/or donate woody biomass at estimated value to offset thinning cost. Increased marketing
development resulting from integrated range of materials, purchasers, brokers, utilization options enhances generation of revenue to direct back to Fuels
Mitigation Fund, supports further fuels redux, maintains supply of marketable materials, continues cycle, creates cost-share offsets to sustain supply and
build market viability.
C. What are the direct community benefits that will result from this project? (5 points)
Response:
Local jobs and fuels redux to fulfill regional CWPP goals. Provides two community sort yards for encouraging local investment in diverse utilization
options, to support rural economies, reduce cost/acre for fuels mitigation.
Project Work Form
Tasks
ANNOUNCE AWARD Meet with stakeholders
collaborate for best implementation strategies
Time Frame
30 days from award
Responsible Party
LOMAKATSI partnering with: BLM, Wms. Fire
Dept, Contractors, Landowners, Business
Consultants and Partners
COMMUNITY MEETINGS Promote project goals, 30-60 days from award
marketing and utilization options to community
LOMAKATSI
LANDOWNER MEETINGS NEPA prep GIS
Mapping Prescription Development Cost share
structuring
LOMAKATSI In consultation w/ BLM, Williams
Fire Dept,
30 - 60 days from award
STRATEGIC PLANNING/LAYOUT: fuels work 60-90 days from award
coincides with Utilization/Marketing Strategies. Set
up fuels redux fund from biomass product sales.
LOMAKATSI: Coordinate w/ NFP: Create Fiscal
Advisory Committee for Fuels Reduction ByProduct Revenue Fund to offset cost/acre.
IMPLEMENT FUELS TREATMENTS Staged to
allow for efficient removal of biomass as project
progresses(may include other fuels projects)
LOMAKATSI Tracking fuels work using ODF
forms
60-120 days of award
BEGIN BIOMASS TRANSPORT Set up Sort Yard 90 - 150 days of award
Ops; Meet Engineers-design pole trusses/Consult
marketing brokers, businesses.
LOMAKATSI collaborating with: Contractors,
Engineering Firm for pole truss, Businesses/Brokers
Work with emerging Williams small diameter biz 90 thru duration of project
group. Facilitate distribution of products to local biz
+ national markets. Track revenue.
LOMAKATSI Landowners Work w/ Emerging
Williams Small Diameter Business Group
Final Fuels Project and Sort Yard tours. Quantify
results for Lessons Learned and Final Report to
agencies, stakeholders, community.
LOMAKATSI
150- 360 days of award
Project Budget
Sustainable
Cost Category
Description
Federal
Agency
Applicant
Landowners
NW
Partner 1
Partner 2
Partner 3
Total
Personnel
Coordinators, Techs
$19,200.00
$1,200.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$20,400.00
engineers/marketing
$8,000.00
$1,000.00
$0.00
$20,000.00
$0.00
$29,000.00
$27,200.00
$2,200.00
$0.00
$20,000.00
$0.00
$49,400.00
$6,720.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$6,720.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$6,720.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$6,720.00
$850.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$850.00
$1,800.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$1,800.00
$2,650.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$2,650.00
$0.00
$2,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$2,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$2,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$2,000.00
Field Operations
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$3,000.00
Maintenance
$1,200.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$1,200.00
$2,700.00
$1,500.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$4,200.00
Fuels Redux 50 ac
$60,000.00
$0.00
$12,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$72,000.00
Utilize: sort, peel, etc
$15,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$15,000.00
$75,000.00
$0.00
$12,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$87,000.00
$500.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$500.00
$13,772.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$13,772.00
$14,272.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$14,272.00
$128,542.00
$5,700.00
$12,000.00
$20,000.00
$0.00
$166,242.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Subtotal
Fringe Benefits
Coordinators, Techs
Subtotal
Travel
Implement fuels/utilizati
Biomass Transport
Subtotal
Equipment
Subtotal
Supplies
Subtotal
Contractual
Subtotal
Other
NEPA botanical
Admin
Subtotal
Total Costs
Project (Program) Income 1
(using deductive alternative)
1 Program income is the gross revenue generated by a grant or cooperative agreement supported activity during the life of the grant. Program income can be
made by recipients from fees charged for conference or workshop attendance, from rental fees earned from renting out real property or equipment acquired
with grant or cooperative agreement funds, or from the sale of commodities or items developed under the grant or cooperative agreement. The use of Program
Income during the project period may require prior approval by the granting agency.