Glenn W. Thompson
08/07/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/07/2026 11:20
Thompson Secures More than $1.5 Million in Grants for Pennsylvania’s Timber Industry
BELLEFONTE, Pa. - This week, U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) announced $1,552,631 in funding for forestry businesses in Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District to support forest management, increase production capabilities, improve processing equipment and technologies, and support our rural economy.
"Pennsylvania has one of the largest hardwood timber industries in the nation, and our forest products generate tens of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars across the state annually," Rep. Thompson said. "I am proud to secure this funding to ensure these local businesses have the tools they need to help expand and strengthen our timber markets."
"The greatest threat to forest landowners and those who use forests is the lack of critical markets in today's timber and wood products industries," said U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz. "There are significant gaps where low-value wood, small diameter trees and restoration byproducts lack viable buyers. To close these gaps, we are investing in companies and organizations that are developing technologies, products, business models and training to expand and strengthen markets directly connected to forest restoration. Over time, this will help create new uses for underused materials, strengthen rural economies, improve forest health, and make forest management more financially sustainable."
Wood Innovation Grants were awarded to the following businesses:
"Pennsylvania has one of the largest hardwood timber industries in the nation, and our forest products generate tens of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars across the state annually," Rep. Thompson said. "I am proud to secure this funding to ensure these local businesses have the tools they need to help expand and strengthen our timber markets."
"The greatest threat to forest landowners and those who use forests is the lack of critical markets in today's timber and wood products industries," said U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz. "There are significant gaps where low-value wood, small diameter trees and restoration byproducts lack viable buyers. To close these gaps, we are investing in companies and organizations that are developing technologies, products, business models and training to expand and strengthen markets directly connected to forest restoration. Over time, this will help create new uses for underused materials, strengthen rural economies, improve forest health, and make forest management more financially sustainable."
Wood Innovation Grants were awarded to the following businesses:
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