The Nation’s Wood Basket: Timber Industry in Arkansas in Booming
October 12, 2021
Across Arkansas, forestland stretches as far as the eye can see. Trees, big and small, are coming up from the rich soil, providing the raw material for a booming timber and forest products industry in the state.
Located squarely in the nation’s wood basket, Arkansas is a leading destination for timber, paper and forest products companies looking for abundant resources, a talented workforce, and a welcoming business climate. It’s a potent combination that has attracted national and international firms, and has enabled existing companies to agg...
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