Money may not grow on trees, but the forest sector contributes $34.9 billion in industry output when considering direct, indirect and induced effects on the North Carolina economy. Scroll through the slideshow below to learn more fun facts about North Carolina forestry.

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North Carolina has about 18.1 million acres of timberland covering about 58% of the state’s total land area.

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North Carolina Field and Family Spring 2024

Flip through the pages of the spring 2024 edition of North Carolina Field and Family magazine. In this issue, you’ll read about how honeybees are essential to North Carolina farms, meet three farming heroes cultivating hope in rural communities, learn how Sankofa Farms is inspiring a new generation of Black farmers, discover 10 reasons to venture to Eden, get four spring recipes starring fresh herbs and more.

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