In Indiana . . . we can see the TREES for the Forest!

• The volume of timber in Indiana increased by 54% over the last two decades.
• Our forests support recreational activities that include hunting, fishing, trail riding, camping, bird watching and habitat for wildlife.
• Modern forest stewardship practices allow the timber resource to grow more than is harvested.
• Most harvesting is conducted on single tree selection; that is selection of individual mature trees for harvest.
• Over a million trees are planted in Indiana each year. However. most hardwood forests are regenerated naturally from their seeds and sprouts.
  

How Big is Indiana Forestry?

• The Indiana forest products industry is the fifth largest manufacturing industry in the state.
• Indiana has 4.4 million acres of forest land; 87% of that land is held by private owners.
• Nationally, Indiana ranks third in hardwood lumber production adding over 54 billion dollars to the Indiana economy.
• The forest products industry employs over 50,000 Hoosiers statewide. As small family-owned businesses, wood products companies average less than 50 employees and play an important role in rural communities.
  
  

U.S. Forest Tree Facts

• One third of the U.S. is covered with trees . . . 730 million acres.
• Each day, the forestry community plants over 6 million seedlings to ensure the continuation of this important natural resource.
• Lumber and wood products companies employ 1.2 million people who plant, grow, harvest and produce wood and paper products.
• Lumber and wood products firms are the most energy efficient of all industries, using wood waste to furnish 75% of their energy needs.
• Roughly one third of our nation's forests, over 245 million acres, are set aside in national parks and wilderness areas never to be touched by logging.