Wood Trivia: Test Your Knowledge
Posted On
December 04, 2024
The forest products industry is a critical part of the U.S. economy. How many jobs does the forest products industry support and what percent of GDP does it contribute?
Answer: Forest products account for about four percent of total U.S. manufacturing GDP, producing nearly $300 billion in finished products. The industry supports 685,000 jobs, most of which are solidly middle class and in parts of the country where career options are scarce.
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