Conecuh County, Alabama

Feedstock quantities are expressed in bone dry tons per year (bdt/yr), while feedstock costs are expressed in USD ($). Maximum transport distance is based on a 75-mi driving distance from the center point (Evergreen, AL).

BDO Zone Assets:

• Over 470,000 bdt of pulpwood available at low risk.
• Annual availability of 419,000 bdt of sawmill residues with a low-risk profile.
• Well-established history of forestry operations in the region, supported by a mature supply chain.
• Robust rail and highway infrastructure providing convenient access to timberlands and deep-water ports.
• Availability of industrial sites suitable for accommodating large-scale bioeconomy projects.
• Pro-business community conducive to economic development.

BDO Zone Liabilities:

• Challenging labor market for log truck drivers, impacting the smooth functioning of the supply chain.
• Aging ownership and management within logging companies, potentially posing challenges in ownership transfer upon retirement.