Alabama is a forestry powerhouse with over 23 million acres of forestland, covering 69% of its land. This abundant resource, coupled with a favorable climate for tree growth and a strategic Southeast location, makes it a major player in the forestry industry.
The industry’s scope with the total value of manufactured products exceeding $12.5 billion annually, according to the American Forest & Paper Association. Alabama employment in forestry and logging, wood products, and pulp and paper totals almost 40,000, with annual payroll income topping $2.4 billion. The state is home to over 110 manufacturing facilities including sawmills, paper mills and other production sites.
But we know In Alabama that there’s more to life than just work. And thanks to our state’s diverse landscapes and vast cultural offerings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
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