Indiana Facts

Indiana Timber Facts

  • Has an annual economic impact of over $10 billion to state and supports approximately 70,000 jobs.
  • There are 4,900,000 acres of forested lands in Indiana.
  • 84% (or 4,100,000 acres)of these forested lands are owned by private woodland owners.
  • Timber accounts for 8 billion in total value of shipments.
  • Equals 3% of Indiana's gross domestic product.
  • Indiana is Number 1 nationally in the production of wood office furniture and hardwood veneer.
  • Indiana is Number 2 in wood kitchen cabinets and countertops, manufactured homes produced.
  • Indiana is Number 3 in engineered wood products produced.
  • Indiana is Number 4 in prefabricated wood buildings produced.
  • Indiana in Number 5 in upholstered household furniture produced.