Forestry
Forestry Grows Faster In Mississippi.
Mississippi leads the way in the forestry industry. With 65% of the state covered in timberland and 800 active companies in the wood products sector, we offer an environment suited for rapid growth. We are one of the only states with a dedicated Forestry Project Manager. So you’ll be sure that everyone at the table sees the forest, the trees and every detail that matters to your business.
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Mississippi’s forestry industry and forestry-related businesses generate $1.2 billion in goods and services annually. We have the infrastructure and insight to help you grow rapidly.
Forestry 
Sector Jobs
With over 13,500 forestry and wood product jobs, Mississippi offers a tremendous pool of experienced talent and the know-how to train new skilled workers.
Forest Acres
Mississippi not only offers a vast amount of raw material, it provides an ecological scale that allows for responsible harvesting, ensuring this renewable resource keeps renewing.
Mississippi doesn’t just grow trees, we generate innovation. Mississippi State University’s Forest and Wildlife Research Center, as well as six U.S. Forest Service research facilities are driving advancements in forestry, sustainable bioproducts and wildlife in collaboration with public and private partners. Mississippi State University’s nationally-recognized College of Forest Resources and Professional Logging Manager Program along with statewide community college forestry programs ensure your new hires are more than up for the task.
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