Forest Economics

With the increased value of timber and other forest products, forest economics has become much more important to Mississippi landowners today.

Economic information about forestry includes many topics. A few of these are the value of the timber harvest to the state, statistics about the forest industry and forest landowners, and comparisons of timber values in individual counties with other agricultural crops, among others. This site provides data on these topics and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is the forest products industry important to Mississippi's economy?
• How does timber rank among Mississippi's agricultural crops?
• Economic Effects of Low-Weight Hauling Ordinances