- 66% of the state is Forest Land (12.6 million acres)
- 73% owned by private (non-industrial) landowners
- 8% owned by the public
- 19% owned by forest industry
- Ranked 7th in US reforestation in 1999
- 158,512 acres of new trees planted
- People: 30,000 workers in Forest Products Industry
- Economic Impact: Generates $3.4 billion annually in payroll for the state
For more information, contact the South Carolina Forestry Association.
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