Preston County, West Virginia gets BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating
In West Virginia, Preston County Economic Development Authority, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative announced the issue of a BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Preston County, West Virginia. The BDO Zone is rated for 443,200 bone dry tons per year of low-risk woody biomass and spans a 75-mile drive radius from its central point in Kingwood, WV.
Preston County’s ‘A’ rating denotes high prospective viability of Feedstock Supply and Infrastructure and low expectations of default risk in the Zone. Sustainable forestry practices ensure that annual timber growth exceeds removals, leaving ample room for economic growth, while current competitor demand does not constrain access to the rated quantities of pulpwood and forest residues. This feedstock strength is matched by a well-positioned anchor site — the Former TAZ Sawmill Site, a 42-acre industrially designated parcel just 1.4 miles from Interstate 68, with electric service at the boundary and natural gas and sewer being extended through funded projects. Competitive labor costs and proximity to West Virginia University in Morgantown round out the profile, positioning Preston County as a prime location for biobased industrial development.
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