Boothbay Register mentions UMaine in article on pellet plant
The University of Maine was mentioned in a Boothbay Register article about C and L Forestry Wood Pellets. The Boothbay company’s owner, a licensed professional forester and arborist for more than 20 years, decided to start producing pellets for heating around two years ago, according to the article. The company spent the past winter perfecting pellet quality before testing them against Pellet Fuels Institute requirements, the article states. A 40-pound bag of pellets was sent to UMaine to be tested for moisture content, density, durability, ash content and BTUs (British Thermal Units). The pellets received approval and product marketing has begun, Boothbay Register reported, adding that the pellets are made from sustainably managed local forests. Mainebiz also reported on the company, citing the Boothbay Register article.