Newly updated report: Arkansas’ timber industry continues to thrive

Surging economic development and hundreds of new jobs are coming to Arkansas thanks to the influx of companies looking to take advantage of the state’s prime location within the nation’s wood basket.

Arkansas is at the heart of the timber-rich area of the country, with 19 million acres of forestland covering more than half the total area of the state. Arkansas’ forests have a huge impact on the state’s economy, timber and paper products companies from around the world, and the lives of the many families seeing an increase in jobs created by those companies.

Our 2018 Timber Industry Report includes new and updated information and is an important resource for anyone in the timber industry.

Download the report to discover:

• Who owns forestland in Arkansas
• The distribution of forestland acreage by species and diameter
• Arkansas’ timber-ready workforce
• Education and training opportunities for timber professionals
• The economic impact of the Arkansas timber industry
• A map of the major forest product companies in the state
• The advantages Arkansas offers businesses looking to locate or expand in the state
• Much more!

The forest products industry is a significant contributor to Arkansas’ economy, which is why the state is committed to maintaining one of North America’s most sustainable timber supplies of pine, oak and other hardwoods.

Download our 2018 Timber Industry Report today to learn more!