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Total Land Area (ac):
27.6 million
Forest Land Area (ac):
15.0 million
Timberland Area (ac):
14.7 million
Private Ownership (%):
88% of timberland
Source:
FIA 2013 Survey
Louisiana Economic Impact Reports*
The development of forestry in Louisiana has ebbed and flowed like the state's many rivers and bayous from humble beginnings, the first mill opening in 1716, to a major, renewable industry- second only to mineral and petroleum exploration in Louisiana.
- Louisiana Statewide Forest Resource Assessment and StrategyRecent News
Westerman, Bipartisan Congressmen Launch Working Forests Caucus New Interactive Map Tells Story of Forest Products in the SouthExternal Resources
Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry Louisiana Division of Agriculture & Forestry Louisiana Summary: Agriculture and Natural Resources 2019 LSU AgCenter Forestry Publications State Industry Economic Impact: 2017 Timber and Pulpwood Production 2018 Timber and Pulpwood Production 2019 Timber and Pulpwood Production 2020Are we missing any publications?
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2022
2021
2018
2017
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2017 Louisiana Forest Facts at a Glance
Louisiana Forestry Association -
State Industry Economic Impact
American Forest & Paper Association
2016
2015
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2015 Louisiana Forest Facts at a Glance
Louisiana Forestry Association -
Economic Impact of Forestry and Forest Products on Louisiana's Congressional Districts
Louisiana State University
2014
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2014 Louisiana Forest Facts at a Glance
Louisiana Forestry Association -
2014 Louisiana Forestry Facts
Louisiana Forestry Association -
State Industry Economic Impact
American Forest & Paper Association -
Forestry in Louisiana, The Industry's Contribution to the Louisiana Economy: An Input-Output Analysis 2011
Louisiana State University
2013
2012
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The Economic Contribution of Forestry and the Forest Products Industry on Louisiana's Congressional Districts
Louisiana State University -
2012 Louisiana Forestry Facts
Louisiana Forestry Association -
Economic Impact of Forestry and Forest Products on Louisiana's Congressional Districts - Factsheet
Louisiana State University -
State Industry Economic Impact
American Forest & Paper Association
2011
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Forest & Paper Industry at a Glance
American Forest & Paper Association -
Forestry in Louisiana - The Industry's Contribution to the Louisiana Economy: An Input-Output Analysis 2011
Louisiana State University -
2011 Louisiana Forestry Facts
Louisiana Forestry Association
2010
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Louisiana Statewide Forest Resource Assessment and Strategy
Louisiana Office of Forestry -
2010 Louisiana Forestry Facts
Louisiana Forestry Association
2005
2000
* As of 2015, no standard methodology exists for producing economic impact or economic contribution reports. Please exercise caution when viewing and comparing reports as each may vary significantly in terms of source data and analysis and reporting methodology.
