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As a group, the forest products industry
ranks first in manufacturing jobs, accounting for one in every six
manufacturing employees and first in salaries and wages with $1 of
every $7 paid to employees. More than 315, 000 Virginians are employed
by forest-related industries and businesses. For each manufacturing
job created, an additional two service/support jobs, such as trucking
are created. Every city, county, and town benefits directly or indirectly
from the forest products industry.
Employment Statistics for Virginia's
Forest- Based Industries
| Lumber & Wood Products |
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27,239 |
| Forest Management and Harvesting |
|
11,250 |
| Primary and Secondary Manufacturing |
|
63,094 |
| Construction |
|
34,272 |
Indirect Impacts |
|
32,013 |
Induced Impacts |
|
107,469 |
| Furniture & Fixings |
|
21,914 |
Paper & Allied Wood Products |
|
17,943 |
TOTAL= 315,194 |