Business Development
Susan St Germain
(206) 256-6114

Business Expansion
Brent Bahrenburg
(360) 482-1664

International Trade
Troy DeFrank
(206) 256-6145

 
Forest Products
LABOR FORCE
38,691
REVENUES
$16.9B
COMPANIES
1,741
EXPORTS
$5.3B
FOREST LAND
22M
Acres
 

With forestland covering half of the state, the forest products industry has played a major role in Washington's economic development. The state is known around the world as a source of high quality wood products and a home to leading forest products companies, including Weyerhaeuser, one of the world's largest. Key sectors include:

  • Softwood lumber & plywood
  • Engineered wood products
  • Molding and millwork
  • Pulp and paper products
  • Prefabricated buildings & components

The Evergreen state is the inspiration for and home of forestry, the original green industry - growing, producing, and sustaining a permanent supply of environmentally friendly forest products for a healthier planet.

L.T. (Toby) Murray III, CEO
Murray Pacific Corp

 
 
 
Quick Facts
  • Washington's forest products industry is the second largest in the U.S. with about 10% of the nation's private establishments and employment.
  • Of the softwood lumber produced in the U.S., 13% comes from Washington state.
  • The forest products industry is the 2nd largest manufacturing sector in the state after transportation, making up almost 15% of total manufacturing in Washington.
  • There are more than 5,000 different consumer products that are made from trees grown in Washington.
  • Wood products manufacturing is projected to maintain growth at 1.4% per year through 2009.
  • Forest products from Washington are recognized throughout the world. The largest importer is Japan.
 
Forestry Workforce Training Resources
 
 
Events
03/29/10
Seattle, Washington
 
 
 
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