Socioeconomic Data
The forest products industry is a major contributor to North Carolina's economy. North Carolina State University's Extension Forestry group periodically produces economic contribution analyses for the state. The most recent version can be found here.
Did you know that in 2013? NC's Forest Products Industry:
- NC Timber has seen consistent price gains since 1992 even despite economic hardships in other sectors
- Generated over 390 million dollars to North Carolina's forest landowners
- Forest Products Manufacturing led in employment in wood furniture industry
Above is just a snapshot of the data available through the county reports, please review them for more detailed data by county here.
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