Logging - one of Mississippi’s most important industries

Authors

Ian A. Munn
Steven H. Bullard, Stephen F. Austin State University, Arthur Temple College of Forestry and AgricultureFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1997

Abstract

Logging is extremely important to Mississippi's economy for two reasons. First, the industry is essential in providing wood-based raw materials necessary for many thousands of jobs throughout the state. The industry is the ·:first link in a manufacturing chain that reaches through the state and touches the pulp and paper industry, the sawmill industry. the furniture industry, the building/construction industry. and many others. " The industry is also important because of the economic contributions it makes through its own employment and income created. In 1993, the industry contributed an estimated $1.-1-5 billion to Mississippi's economy. and over 11 thousand jobs were directly and indirectly related to logging activities.

Comments

Munn, I.A.., and S.H. Bullard. 1997. Logging - one of Mississippi’s most important industries. Tree Talk 19(1):13-14.

Repository Citation

Munn, Ian A. and Bullard, Steven H., "Logging - one of Mississippi’s most important industries" (1997). Faculty Publications. 165.
https://scholarworks.sfasu.edu/forestry/165