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Wisconsin Forest Products to be Celebrated
Wisconsin Ag Connection - 10/16/2019

Wisconsin forest products will be showcased on October 20-26 during Forest Products Week. According to Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources forestry officials, this designated week celebrates the many vital products that come from our forests, the people who work in and care for our forests and the businesses that manufacture wood products.

"While many Wisconsin residents appreciate that forests are an essential part of our state's history, culture and environment, fewer people realize the economic impact of the 17 million acres of forests in Wisconsin," said DNR Forest Products Team Leader Collin Buntrock. "The forest products sector contributes to Wisconsin's economic prosperity by generating $24.1 billion in goods and services annually and employing more than 60,000 citizens."

The economic impact of the forest industry reaches every corner of the state, and is the number one employer in 10 Wisconsin counties, the agency noted.

Buntrock says forest products have a broad impact in Wisconsin as every forestry job supports additional jobs in the state.


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