Eric McConnell
Ohio’s Forest Economy (2012)
Courtesy of Ohio State University Extension

This fact sheet takes a comprehensive look at what the forest products industry contributed to the state’s economy in 2010. The industry contributed $22.05 billion to the economy with a total employment of 118,000 full-time and part-time jobs with wages and benefits amounting to $5.69 billion. The publication also details forest ownership, timber prices, tree growth and removal data, along with discussions on management.