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Importance of Forests In Virginia
How important are forests to Virginia? The forest products industries employ over 18% of the Wage earners in the State, a total of 60,700 persons. Wages and salaries to these employees total 280 million dollars. Each year woodland owners receive 40 million dollars in stumpage values. The value of the finished wotv* products adds another 80C million dollars to the economy,
16,339,900 acres in Virginia are forested; this is 64% of the total land area. Forests are equally important for watershed protection, wildlife and recreation - all of which add greatly to the enjoyment and welfare of the people of Virginia.
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