- 52% of the state is Forest Land (13.6 million acres)
- 80% owned by private (non-industrial) landowners
- 12% owned by the public
- 8% owned by forest industry
- Replanted 8,181 acres of new trees in 1999
- TN forests are mostly naturally regenerating hardwoods
- People: 75,000 workers in Forest Products Industry
- Economic Impact: Generates $5 billion annually in payroll for the state
- For more information, contact the Tennessee Forestry Association.
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