Promoting New York's Diverse Forest Products Industry
Supporting New York State's Forests and Forest Products Industry
Focused Attention
New York has more forestland than any other state in the Northeast. Forestland is largely privately owned by individuals, families and businesses, who together own over 75% of the forest, providing significant benefits for New York residents and its annual visitors.
Retention and Growth
New York State receives significant economic benefits annually from the forest industry. In 2014, the forest economy of New York generated $13.1 billion in direct output and provided more than 41,000 jobs with an annual labor income per worker of over $61,000.
Adaptation and Evolution
The Wood Products Development Council works to develop strategies to improve the business climate for New York State's forest products industry and to facilitate the development of expanded and new markets for the state's high-quality wood products.
The Story of New York's Forests
Current Projects
Key Investments Will Support Forestry and Wood Products Industry
Funding for Two New Projects Delivers on Promise to Expand Research, Marketing, and Workforce Development Initiatives Following the State’s Forestry and Wood Products Summit
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Council Sponsors First-Ever Forestry Camp
NYS Agriculture Commissioner Announces Success of First-Ever NYS Wood Products Development Council Forestry Camp
Council Partnered with FFA Oswegatchie Educational Center to Educate Students...
Past Projects
Economic Analysis of New York's Forest Economy
An economic study conducted by SUNY ESF determined that the forest economy of New York generated over $13 billion in direct output with around 70% attributable to the production activities of the pulp and paper industry.
Norway Spruce Approved As Softwood Species
Norway Spruce became the first major U.S.-grown, fully tested, softwood species to be tested and approved for construction since the 1920's. Over half of the Norway Spruce resource inventory is located in New York State.
Northern New York Forest Supply Chain Analysis
An Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) study provided recommendations that forest stakeholders in New York should work towards, which included sustaining markets and expanding logger training programs.
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