Source:  ROANOKE-CHOWAN NEWS HERALD, 7/14/11

With an expanding global market, the future for local wood pellet producers is burning bright.
A growing demand for fuel pellets in markets in Europe, Asia and the potential for an expanding market in the U.S. has led to a need for more producers, which could benefit local economies for years to come due to the area’s extensive wood basket and access to major ports.

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