Forestry is a vital link to Alabama’s thriving economy. More than 170,000 Alabamians are employed directly or indirectly by the forestry industry, representing about 10 percent of Alabama’s total work force.
The forest industry is the state’s largest manufacturing industry, producing an estimated $15.39 billion worth of products in 2005. There are approximately 850 active forest products manufacturing operations in the state. For a directory of Alabama’s forestry industry, click .
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