An online tool developed the by U.S. Forest Service quickly reveals the economic impacts of wood-related industries in the states of the South.
The South is often referred to as the “wood basket of the Nation,” and wood-related industries contribute to the economies of all 13 southern states to varying degrees. For analysis purposes, these industries can be broken out into four sectors: forestry and logging, furniture, paper, and wood products.
Forest Service Southern Research Station (SRS) economists recently unveiled an online tool they developed that allows users to view and compare annual trends in wood-related sectors by state and industry.
The tool includes:
• An industry comparison dashboard, where users can compare wood-related industries with other industries within a state;
• Impact analysis that shows employment and income data for each state;
• State comparisons of income and employment by sector;
• Wood-related industry comparisons by state; and
• Wood-related trends by state.
From The USFS Southern Research Station: https://www.srs.fs.usda.gov/compass/2013/03/14/wood-industry-trends-in-the-south-made-easy/