HomeMy WebLinkAbout1.0 ApplicationAPPLICATION SPECIAL/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Date: May 3 , 1995 Applicant: Louisiana- Pacific Corp Address of Applicant: .NAY 0 8 1995 j G ARFIEdD COUNTY Box 1269 Montrose, Colorado 81402 Special/Conditional Use: Logging Legal Description: S1/2 SW1/4 Sec 30 E1/2 E1/2 NW1/4 N1/2 SW1/4 Sec 29 Practical Description (location with respect to highways, county roads, and residences): 5 miles East of Rio Blanco Requirements: 1. Plans and specifications for proposed use (hours of operation, number of vehicles/day, location and size of structures, etc.). 2. Existing or proposed method of sewage, source of disposal and water. Road access and other information deemed necessary to explain proposed use. 3. A vicinity map drawn to scale depicting the subject property, location, and use of building and structures on adjacent lots. 4. An impact statement on the proposed use where required by Sections 5.03-5.03.12 of Zoning Regulations. 5. A copy of Assessor's map showing properly; and a listing of all adjoining property owners of said property. 6. A base fee of $ foo. oo shall be charged for each application and shall be submitted with the application, additional charges may be imposed if county review costs exceed the base fee. 7. Attach a copy of proof of ownership for your property (deed, title insurance). If public notice is required, notice provided by the Planning Department shall be sent out at least fifteen (15) days prior to hearing by return -receipt mail to all the above noted adjoining property owners. Mailing is the applicant's responsibility and proof of mailing must be presented at the hearing. Additionally, the same notice shall be published one (1) time in the official County newspaper al least fifteen (15) days prior to such hearing date. Applicant shall hear the cost of publication and be responsible for presenting the "Proof of Publication" at the hearing. Tlie above information is correct to the best dray k g Applicant 3 - 1QS Date g 50 Qs- JUN E1e '94 12:25PM LOUISIANA PACIFIC P., i SLANKET PERMIT BOND NO, 400 JN 9011 KNOW ALL MEN DV ?MSC PRESENTS that we, (011IBIANA-PACIFfC CORPORATION, a Delaware oorporption, 111 S.W. Fifth Avenue, Portland, DA 97204, At Principe', and ST, PAUL. FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, a Minnesota uorporetion authorized to transect business in the State of Colorado, es Surety, are held and firmly bound unto OARFIELD CCLORADQ, 109 Eighth Street, Suite 303, Glenwood Springs, co 81e1]1, as Obligee, In 1hA pones sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO/1Q0 DOLLARS ($1O0.000.00). far the payment of which, wail and truly to be mode, we bled ourselves, our heirs. executors, administrators, Succosgors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents, WHE1E4S, Principe! has applied for a permit to tran$.pori !op over Garfield County Roads In accordance with th9 County rules or such transport. NOW, THEREFORE, if ffiueh acme's is granted and if the Principal shat' faithfully perform its duties under tt,e terms of the permit, then tills obligetlon shell he null *rid ,midi otherwise to remain in full force and effect, PROVIDED, that it thts Surety shell so elect, this bond may be eaneelled as to subsequent liability by the giving of thirty (30) days n©line in writing to both the Principar and the Obi gee. IN WITNESS WH£I1EOF, wt. the Principal end Surety, have hereunto set our' hend:t and seals ibis 6th day of June, 1994. LOUISIANA' PACIFIC CORPORAT101V,.,..(PrinClpe ) t3y Title ST. PAUL PiRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY (Su'ety) By Muriel M. vert Veen Attprney-in-Fact Marsh & McLennan, inc, 2/7'd NONNYIDW T IHSOW OS:TT 06. 90 Nnr zeclir-♦rs-� ♦' a atQ'11w2Y1 4* o*, 41 d. dd ,4,.,f RenwaaA w ,._.._ �__ .. . " I . ..... M .. WARR ANT DEED "GUS R. HALANDRASand CHRIS R. HALANDRAS, doinghusiness as HALANDRAS SROTHM.RS_ whow,,m„.„ k Meeker, Colorado •MN. Trirt •('.army of Rio Blanco %tote of Colorado Ten Dollars and other valuable consideration - - - • kx tfx ctmsnkralion of and cvonveykl to whose legal address is County of 4 AgIl1xk in hand paid, hereby sells* ii'ore S32 nrta3.d31 MA�1992 Stalls pact rM sib CHRIS R. HAI.ANDRAS 67224 Highway 64 Meeker, Colorado 81641 Rio Blanco and State of Colorado The following real property in the County of Colorado. to wit: also known by street and number as Garfield See Attached Appendix "A" . and State of with all its appurtenances. and watrant(s7[to title to the same• subject to easements, rights of way, and reservations of record, and subject to taxes for the year 1992, and all subsequent taxes and assessments. Signed this 2.,. a day of May .19 92 STATE OF COLORADO, ss. County of Rio Blanco The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me in the of Rio Blanco . State of Colorado GUS R. HALANDRAS /-20 CtRIS R. HALANDRAS of May . 19 92. by Gus R. Halandras My commission esrires • Witness riy hand and official seal. NOTARY PUDI1C STATE Or COtORAC9 immi nt.3G. raw, tr- ._ doing busine this County 26th Ha ndras, ."JA1.-- :go ice / dpiov J Pomo an214261106211*•XII M.Ar.. talimer0. COMMA — 2.114101 ear 0 • 1 APPFN7IX "A" Township 3 South, Range 93 Nest of the. 6th P.M. Section 201 Section 291 Section 321 S1/2SN1/4 P1/2NN1/4, N1/2SN1/4, P1/2 N1/2NR1/4 Township 3 SoUth, Range 91 Nest of the 6th P.M. Section 131 A11 Section 241 N1/2, N1/2S1/2 Containing 1,760 acres, more of less. (Batt L. Posenlbnd Land) (Schedule No. 016064-01.6) (Schedule No. 016065-016) (Book 419, Page 258) (Book 427, Page 61) Pn^K R12 ►1r,E832 • . PLANS and SPECIFICATIONS (1) Per Sections 5.03.07 and 5.03.08 of the Garfield County Land Use Codes, subtitled Industrial Operations, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation has contracted with Mr. Halandras for the purpose of commercially harvesting aspen timber from his property located at the following location within Garfield County: Approximately 5 mi. East of Rio Blanco in S1/2 SW1/4, SEC 30, E1/2, E1/2NW1/4, N1/2SW1/4, SEC 29, N1/2NE1/4, SEC 32 All in T3S R93W Total acreage of this property is approximately 640 acres. Total acres of aspen to be harvested from this property is approximately 155 acres as shown on the attached map. Louisiana-Pacific Corporation intends to subcontract the logging of this property to Winkler Logging cf Delta, Colorado, and Brandt Logging, of Lazear Colorado. They shall perform the contractual work as defined in the Timber Purchase Agreement for Mr. Chris Halandras. Operations will begin in the summer of 1995, and should be completed before November of 1995, or as weather and ground conditions dictate. The length of this contract with Mr. Halandras shall be through March 15, 1997. Additional time has been allowed for post harvest road closure, seeding, and slash disposal, as well as unforeseen delays. (2) No sewage or water disposal problems will be generated by this operation. Routes of haul are noted in the impact statement. (3) Maps are attatched. (4) Impact statement attatched. (5) Asssessor's map attached. (6) $400.00 check attatched. (7) Copy of deed, and contract attatched. (8) $100,000.00 Blanket Bond to Garfield County is on file with the County Road and Bridge Dept. • • IMPACT STATEMENT This Impact Statement is filed with Garfield County for the purpose of logging property within the boundaries of Garfield County owned by Mr. Chris Halandras of 67224 Hwy. 64, Meeker, Colorado, 81641. 5.03.07 Industrial Operations (1) The scope of this operation is to remove approximately 150 acres of diseased and decadent Aspen and Balsam Fir from the Halandras property in order to stimulate regeneration of the aspen stand, and improve domestic and wildlife feed. Design of this harvest has been negotiated with Mr. Halandras as shown on the attached sale area map locating areas to he harvested. The schedule of operations is, a summer operation between July, and the end of September or until all designated volume has been removed. (A) Existing Lawful Use of Water - Areas to be harvested and road locations have been situated so as to avoid existing water courses, streams, riparian areas and wetlands so as to cause no adverse effects regarding surface run-off, stream flow or ground water. Water bars, culverts and grass seeding shall be placed so as to reduce and control water flow from spring thaws. (E) Operations are at least 4 miles from nearest residence. Dust control will not be a factor. Noise from equipment used on the logging operation will be minimal if any to neighboring properties due to the remoteness of this property. No vapors, smoke, glare or vibration are known to occur due to logging operations. (C) Wildlife and Domestic animal impact shall be kept to a minimum as they will be in the high country during operational period. Existing native vegetation shall remain the same, as aspen sprouts will reforest the area very rapidly. No introduction of noxious weeds will occur. Migratory routes for wildlife will not be effected. Harvest operations have been designed to enhance existing feed and cover for domestic animals and wildlife. It is the intent of the owner to improve his grazing potential and wildlife habitat in this area, as well as remove decadent timber. (D) Truck routes for the hauling of cut material shall be from the property down the Piceance Road to Hwy. 13 thence to Rifle. From there trucks shall take the truck route bypassing Rifle to I-70 thence to Grand Junction and thence down Hwy. 50 to the waferwood mill in Olathe. Weekend hauling shall only occur when weather and ground conditions force operations to shut down during the normal work week of Monday through Friday. Pickup traffic to and from the job shall be minimal_. Trucks shall meet all state and federal laws regarding gross weights, speeds and truck safety compliance. Road maintainence will be cordinated with the Dept. of Roads and Fridges, with all abnormal costs assumed by, and operations conducted by Louisiana-Pacific. • • IMPACT STATEMENT (cont.) (E) No known impacts to adjacent property owners exist. (F) As directed (5) (A) Site Rehabilitation specifications can be found in the attached Timber Purchase Agreement where grass seeding, piling of slash and final disposal of slash by burning is discussed. Also, road closure can be found in the attached contract. The landowner, is a long term rancher, and has been involved with control of noxious weeds, his entire life. Operations, and post logging operations have been designed to prevent establishment of noxious weeds. Long term control will continue as it has for many years. (B) As Directed (6) NA 5.03.08 Industrial Performance Standards (1) As previously stated, noise levels from machinery used in logging operations meet existing state and federal laws regarding mufflers and spark arresters. Remoteness of the property shall also keep any noise to a minimum to adjacent owners. (2) Vibration generated from this operation shall not be detectable. (3) Smoke and particulate matter emitted from machinery shall be controlled as per state and federal laws regarding mufflers and spark arresters. All equipment to be used in this operation has been previously inspected and approved by the United States Forest Service. • 1 TIMBER PURCHASE CONTRACT THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between Louisiana-Pacific Corporation Box 1269, Montrose, Colorado, , a Delaware Corporation, hereinafter called 'Buyer", and Chris R. Halandras, 67224 Hwy 64, Meeker, Co, 81641 ,hereinafter called "Seller". 1, "Merchantable timber" as used in this contract shall mean that Aspen and Conifer timber, either standing, dead, falling or down, which at the time of conversion into a wood product in the woods is, in the opinion of the Buyer, economically loggable. 2. The lands upon which the timber purchased under this contract are located In Garfield County, Colorado, about 5 miles east of Rio Blanco , and are described as follows (full legal description). That tract of land conveyed to the Seller on 5-26-92 and recorded in Book 832 pg 831 in the recorders office of Garfield County, S1/281/4, SEC 30, E1/2, 81/2N81/4, N1/2S81/4, SEC 29, N1/2NEI/4 SEC 32 A11 in T3S R938 3. Buyer shall pay Seller $10.00 per ton of Conifer sawlogs, and $3.00 per ton for Aspen timber cut and removed during the period of this contract, Timber removed from Sellers property will be hauled to the Louisiana-Pacific Corp. OSB plant at Olathe Colorado, Weighing of the truck, both loaded and empty shall take place at time of delivery, on state certified platform scales, Payment will be made based on the net weight per load. Copies of all scale tickets will be kept at Buyers office, and are subject to the reasonable examination of the Seller or Sellers designated representatives during normal business hours. Copies of weight tickets will be mailed to Seller, on request. Payment shall be made weekly for all timber delivered to the mill unless otherwise directed by the Seller, 4. The expiration date of this contract shall be March 15,1997 provided, however, that if said timber cannot be removed from Sellers land due to a cause beyond the reasonable control of the Buyer, Seller agrees to extend the period of this contract for a period at least equal to the time lost from said cause, 5. If any standing timber included in this contract is hereinafter destroyed or damaged, while on Seller's land, to the extent that it is unmerchantable, Seller shall bear the loss in stumpage; provided, however, nothing herein contained shall be construed to release Buyer from liability for it's own negligence. If any timber felled by the Buyer is destroyed or damaged to the extent it is unmerchantable, Buyer shall bear the loss in stumpage resulting from such loss or destruction to the extent not caused by the negligence of the Seller, 6. Seller shall allow Buyer right of access to the timber sale lands set forth in section two(2) above adequate for Buyer's removal of said timber. 7, Seller warrants marketable title to all timber to be cut or removed pursuant to this contract, and covenants and agrees that he has full right, title, and authority to grant Buyer the right and privilege of entering into and upon the real property herein described for the purpose of cutting and removing the timber thereon, that the legal description is accurate and correct, and that he has full right, title and authority to sell the timber to the Buyer free and clear of any claims and demands of any third party whomsoever. 8. Any notice or demand required or permitted to be given or made under the terms of this contract shall be deemed to have been duly given or made if deposited in the United States Mail in a sealed envelope, postage pre -paid, respectively addressed as follows, • 1 To Seller Chris R, Halandras 67224, Hwy 64 Meeker, Colorado, 81641 To Buyer Louisiana-Pacific Corporation Bog 1269 Montrose, Colorado 81402 9. The following conditions are incorporated into this contract a. Buyer agrees to leave all existing roads, as well as new roads in good condition after logging is completed. Maintenance of all roads is commensurate with use, Buyer agrees to close new roads,and skid trails that Seller designates to be closed. Closure shall consist of regrading, installing waterbars, and grass seeding. Buyer assumes all costs for road construction, maintainenance, and closure. Buyer agrees to leave in place all culverts, gates, cattle guards, and bridge improvements that are installed. b. Buyer shall whole tree skid all cut timber to landing areas, and will pile all landing slash. Slash piles will be burned when suitable, about one year after piling, c. Stumps will be left 12 inches or less in height. d. Buyer shall repair any damages from logging operations to fences, gates, and structures. e. Seller agrees to notify Buyer prior to any sale of any portion of the property described in paragraph two(2) above, and said sale is subject to this agreement, f. This contract may not be assigned by either Seller or Buyer without prior written approval of the other. g. Buyer shall make all reasonable effort to complete harvesting operations one year prior to the end of the contract, allowing one year to complete the post harvest provisions of this agreement. h. Buyers activities under this contract shall be conducted with due regard to good forest and land management practices, i. Contractors will carry Workman Compensation insurance, and General Liability insurance, 10, HOLD HARMLESS The Buyer shall indemnify and save harmless the Seller against all suits or actions of every kind and nature brought against the Seller for or on account of any injuries or damages received or sustained by any person, • • or his subcontractors, agents, servants, or employees, or for any cause arising out of the performance of the subcontrac- tors, agents, servants, or employees relating to this contract.The seller shall indemnify and save harmless the Buyer against all suits or actions of every kind and nature brought against the Buyer for or on account of any injury or damage received or sustained by any person, firm, or corporation in connection with, or on account of the performance of the Sellers obligations under this contract, or by any consequence of any negligence in connection with the same, or on account of any act or omission, or commission of the seller or his subcontractors, agents, servants, or employees, or for any cause arising out of the performance of the subcontractors,agents,servants, or employees relating to this contract IB BITE S WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Timber Purchase Contract as of the c day of_/�471/ � 1995 "BUYER" By: STATE OF COUNTY OF On this day of 199 , before me the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared known or identified to me to be the person(s) whose name(s) are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that they executed the same. Notary Public for: Residing at: My commission expires: STATE OF COUNTY OF On this 4 day of 199 'S:—, before me the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared known or identified to me to be the person(s) whose name(s) are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that they executed the same. Notary Public for: C� Residing at: /S—A..2 My commission expires: ►. — �--Q Louisiana•Pacifiic Corporation L O U I S I A N A • P A C I F I C CORPORATI O N 64, One of the biggest challenges facing Louisi- ana-Pacific Corporation and the industry is keeping abreast of complying with the rapidly changing rules and regulations concerning the environment. Chal- lenges from preservation groups have greatly re- duced the amount of available timber from federal lands and to a certain extent from private lands. L -P endeavors to meet these standards with modern and efficient mills and by making products which avoid the "large diameter log" environment. 99 Harry Mc rin ['resident and Chairman puisiana-Pacific Corporation L O U I S I A N A • P A C I F I C CORPORATION FACTS ABOUT ASPEN TREES ASPEN MANAGEMENT 2 • Louisiana-Pacific Corporation Harvesting Techniques 3, 4, 5 6 • Regrowth Charted 7, 8, 9,10 11,12 �► Patchcutting ▪ For Generations Past, Present, & Future MULTIPLE BENEFITS OF ASPEN HARVEST + Livestock Grazing 13 + Wildlife 14 • Scenery & Tourism 15 THE ORIENTED STRAND BOARD • What is OSB? 16 ▪ The OSB Milling Process 17 18 19 • The Montrose Louisiana-Pacific OSB Facili COMMUNITY BENEFITS OUR PLEDGE 20 photography by Grua/ Hiner ♦ ilesi,n printing by Matterhorn Printi,i & Desigu Com0nni/, A/Iola-rose, Colorado L O U I S I A N A • P A C I F I C CORPORATION Aspen is by nature a weed in that the more you cut it, the more it grows. Foresters throughout the country have found aspen to be ideal for intensive man- agement because replanting efforts and costs are not necessary to ensure regrowth. Aspen sprouts from the root systems after harvesting takes place so the need to hand plant is unnec- essary. But, without cutting or other kinds of disturbance such as blowdown or fire, aspen will eventually die without having regenerated itself. The following pictures show typical aspen stands in Western Colorado that have reached maturity. There is no understory of small trees to replace the large ones as they die of old age. The Forest Service has identified the average age of aspen in Western Colorado to be between 60 and 100 years old. Aspen matures at 90 to 100 years in higher elevations and begins to deteriorate shortly thereaf- ter. Because of the age of our aspen stands in Western Colorado, intensive manage- ment through timber har- vesting is necessary to ensure a new crop returns to the same site. Otherwise, many aspen stands will be lost through natural decay and succession. LOUISI A N A .PAC I FIC CORPORATIO N HARVESTING TECHNIQUES Working in conjunction with the U.S. Forest Service, the Colorado State Forest Service and private landowners throughout the Uncompahgre Valley, Louisi- ana-Pacific Corporation has developed some of the finest timber harvesting techniques and results ever seen in Western Colorado. Because aspen is predominantly even - aged, the best method of harvesting to ensure regrowth is clearcutting. Aspen is shade intolerant in that it cannot survive without direct sun- light. That's why you rarely see aspen trees growing under- neath mature trees like the pictures on the previous page. Depicted in these pictures , Louisiana- Pacific Corporation logging contractors use mechanical tree harvesters to cut the standing trees. This method allows for a safe working environment for the cutter and is an economical and efficient method for removing the tree in clearcuts. This type of harvesting is just one of the many options land managers have for timber harvesting in aspen stands. Depending upon the condi- tions of the timber and the goals of the landowner, several types of harvesting can be done to suit the goals of the manager. Hand falling of aspen is also used where soil conditions or steepness of slope are too sensitive for these mechanical harvesters. L O U I S I A N A • P A C I F I C CORPORATION HARVESTING TECHNIQUES 0 nce the trees have been cut, they are dragged to a central location by a skidder. Usually, the entire tree is removed to reduce the amount of waste material like limbs from the site, but in some cases it may be better to leave these limbs and tops in the cutting area so that they will rot there and return nutrients back to the soil. Either way is acceptable depending upon the goals of the manager and the condi- tions of the site. Fanally, the logs are loaded onto trucks for delivery to the mill. 0 nce the trees are brought to the landing area, they are cut up into the desired lengths for hauling. Also, any excessive rot or limbs are cut off. L O U I S I A N A • P A C I F I C C OR POR A TION HARVESTING TECHNIQUES 66 I'd like to think that we are creating a new forest rather than simply cutting down an old one. 99 Perry Brandt - Brandt Lagging, La/ear, Colo•ado ictured here, much of the aspen that is being cut has a high degree of rot. This is an indicator to professional foresters that our aspen stands are in an over -mature state and need to be treated. Without harvesting, the potential for losing the aspen altogether is high. L O U I S I A N A• P A C I F I C CORPORATION PATCHCUTTING The term "Clearcutting" brings to mind vast acreages of timber laid waste by logging operations. But, as the following pictures show, the aspen cutting in Western Colorado is primarily done by "Patchcutting." This method takes small patches of aspen usually less than 40 acres in size and leaves standing mature aspen in between. In this way, the visual quality of the area harvested is not disturbed. Also, wildlife and domestic livestock have areas of plentiful feed in the cutting areas while maintaining mature cover from the aspen that is left standing. Most foresters feel that this is the best method for harvesting aspen since it best fits the multiple - use concept of forest man- agement. However, land- owners whose primary goals are to increase grazing may wish to cut larger areas in order to increase their carrying capacity of livestock per acre. In either case, these are acceptable methods for managing aspen. L O U I S I A N A • P A C I F I C CORPORATION 7 REGROWTH CHARTED, CURRENT TO 6 MONTHS Current Operation nurith old clearcut The most exciting aspect about aspen management through timber harvesting is the tremendous regrowth that follows a cut. There is no need to manually replant aspen since it resprouts naturally. The following series of pictures shows aspen cuts from right after harvest up to 25 years later. Notice the dramatic increase in size that the aspen sprouts achieve in such a short time. The average growth is about 2 feet per year in height. L O U I S I A N A • P A C I F I C CORPORATION REGROWTH CHARTED, 1 YEAR & 2 YEAR years ilii - 4 tett tan_ A N A • P A C IF IC C OR P OR A T 10 N REGROWTH CHARTED, 3 YEAR & 4 YEAR 4 vears cold - 8 feet tall L O U I S I A N A • P A C I F I C CORPORATION REGROWTH CHARTED, 25 YEAR L O U I S I A N A • P A C I F I C CORPORATION ASPEN MANAGEMENT FOR GENERATIONS PAST, PRESENT, & FUTURE LOUISIANAPACIFIC C O R P O R A 7 I O fN FOR GENERATIONS PAST, PRESENT, & FUTURE The whole idea behind aspen management through timber harvesting is to ensure that future genera- tions have mature, healthy aspen stands to enjoy. These pictures represent mature stands of aspen at about 90 years in age. The harvesting that we are doing today and the subsequent regeneration that follows will ensure that stands like this will be here 90 years from now. L O U I S I A N A• P A C I F I C CORPORATION 13 LIVESTOCK GRAZING Along with providing for the continuation of our aspen stands through stimulated resprouting, aspen harvesting is also beneficial for a variety of multiple uses found in our forests. Not the least of these is improving domestic livestock grazing for both cattle and sheep as these pictures show. Ranchers enjoy added forage for years to come following aspen harvesting. L O U I S I A N A • P A C I F I C CORPORATION 14 WILDLIFE 0 f major importance in western Colorado is a large big game population. Elk and deer populations are enhanced through aspen harvesting for much of the same reasons that livestock benefit. Forage in clearcuts is greatly increased for many years following aspen harvesting and wildlife biologists support patchcutting of aspen stands for this reason. 66 It is my opinion that ensuring the vigor of aspen clones can best be accom- plished by removing old, diseased stands through commercial harvesting. Removing the old, decadent trees in small clearcuts stimulates root suckering and new, vigorous stands of aspen replace the old trees providing excellent wildlife habitat for a variety of species.," Robert Rossette - Rossette Wildlife Consulting Service, Inc. LOUIS{ A • P A C I CIFCORPORATIO N SCENERY & TOURISM Because scenery and tourism play a major role in Colorado's economy, harvesting techniques and sale layout are very impor- tant when considering aspen management. New roads built for logging operations are used for a wide variety of uses follow- ing harvesting. 6 ‘ Aspen has more multiple use benefits than other tree species in Colo- rado. Therefore, manage- ment through timber harvesting is necessary to ensure regrowth of these valuable stands for the future. 99 Iohn Denison - Colorado State Forest Service Aesthetics can also be enhanced through aspen harvesting as shown in the picture to the left. LOUIS' A N A • P A C I F 1 C C OR POR A T 1 O N ORI TE .: WHAT IS ORIENTED STRAND BOARD? 0 riented Strand Board (OSB) is a product made from low value species of trees. Aspen, the major species used at our Montrose facility, fits into this category. This, coupled with efficient manufacturing processes, allows the consumer to enjoy a quality product at a lower cost. In addition, by using lower value species such as aspen, less demand is made on more environmentally sensitive species. Stands like the one pictured above are found in great abundance throughout Western Colo- rado on both private and federal lands. Colorado has never had the opportunity to manage it's aspen stands in the past due to the lack of viable, long-term markets. This largely untapped resource and the need to manage it prompted the U.S. Forest Service to look for potential markets and companies that could utilize this overly abundant species. With the opening of the Louisiana-Pacific OSB plant in Montrose in August of 1984, this gap was filled. A market place was developed that allowed not only the federal government but private ownerships, state lands, BLM and BIA lands the opportunity to manage aspen and to regenerate the aspen stands for future generations to enjoy. L O U I S I A N A • P A C I F IC CORPORATION OSB MILLING PROCESS T1 he OSB milling process is made simple through complex machinery and personnel. The mill schematic below shows the general flow of the wood fiber as it is broken down into strands, dried, sorted, glued and laid out on mats for pressing and finally sawn into the standard 4' by 8' dimensions used in many panel products. SURFACE BLENDER CORE BLENDER WET BIN 4 DRYER BOTTOM SURFACE FORMER CORE FORMER 4, TOP SURFACE FORMER 0 riented Strand Board is used for roofing, walls, floors and specialty items including siding, concrete forms and "I" beams. PRESS LO '00 RIP _ SAWS PAINTING STACKING CORE DRY BIN CROSS CUT SAWS L O U I S I A N A • P A C I F IC CORPORATION 18 THE MONTROSE OSB FACILITY ouisiana-Pacific Corporation is the nation's leader in Oriented Strand Board production. The Montrose, Colorado OSB facility is one of similar mills operated by L -P in the United States and Canada. Total annual capacity of the Montrose facility is roughly 145 million square feet 3/8" basis. The mill operates on a 24 hour/day, 7 day/week pace employing 110 people directly in 4 rotating shifts. Market centers for the Montrose mill vary through- out the Southwest region of the United States. This plant produces boards from 7/16" in thickness to the 1 1/8" sturdi-floor product. The innerseal bonding process provides the con- sumer with a durable, long- lasting commercial product suitable for all aspects of construction where panel products are used. L O U I S I A N A • P A C I F I C CORPORATION es, aspen manage- ment is a great benefit to the people of Western Colorado. It gives private landowners as well as governmental agencies the chance to get an economic return from harvesting their aspen stands. It provides sound environmental timber harvesting for multiple use benefits, and it also provides over 350 direct jobs for the Uncompahgre Valley both at the OSB mill in Montrose and in our logging opera- tions throughout the area. Mill workers, loggers, truck drivers and management level positions are made possible through the harvest- ing of aspen in Western Colorado. Mill employees - 110 Timber workers - 250 Total - 360 Total dollars returned to the local economy - Includes: Wages Log purchases Supplies Utilities Product Transportation Total : $10 million annually These figures do not represent the second- ary benefits received from Louisiana-Pacific Corporation's OSB mill in Montrose. L -P and its employees buy groceries, homes, fuel, hardware, cars and a wide variety of services and supplies from local businesses. They support schools, local service organi- zations, churches and charities. L -P directly supports over 25 local service clubs and charities annually. 10971. Ok-i the l_ogge rs Rv 66 The timber industry is a viable component to our expanding, diversified economy in the six counties that make up Region 10.99 H'Lm Bruume - I ii,n I() LCf 11h �R l L)uv elopment L O U I S I A N A • P A C I F I C C O R P O R A T I O N 20 We apply the same level of intensity and innovation that goes into develop- ing L -P's products into producing those prod- ucts without harming our environment. That's the way we do business and why we're known for "Helping the Forest Work For People". WE LIVE HERE,TOO We're the men and women of Louisiana-Pacific. We work here. More important, we live here. It's our home. And we're dedicated to making it a better place to live. That's why we're active in the life of the community. In schools. In churches. In government. In organizations large and small. We're your neighbors. We're Louisiana-Pacific. And we like it here. P.O. Box 1269 bouisianaPacific Comor®ton Montrose, CO 81402 (970) 323-5603 Louisiana-Pacific Corporation is your neighbor, your friend, and your partner in the Uncompahgre Valley. e • • � — `ao ��✓- -- ' - l Cr E, pt -sZ ‘y� ;, yY 'I �I l I (J (l tl�I�i! ll( ;, j/ .1; i'/ -��1' _/: t l( I ,��,,c •loll , -�1r-,V1(,/(: it ))1.'�`'-'i''/ ,-- . i '/1 - Ut .ay y.3 21 �+ / _ -'. I ;(o 1 / •,7i l), -- /�� +.0 — /�'1 -j ,„J :I I' f L% zt / \;'(;(..;(�kIII'i —_; , r Nf N• A EnL I S"--y-'!P:__� �L� 1, I t ,�, T 1 !- /I� t� . 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