Maine's Forest Economy Fell $1.3B Since 2004

Authors

James McCarthy

Source

Mainebiz

Date

10-3-2016

Pages

6

Abstract

The Maine Forest Products Council reported the total economic impact of the Maine forest products industry fell $1.3 billion between 2014 and 2016. The article breaks down the amount into lost wages, state and local tax. The loss is attributed to the recent closing of five paper mills and two biomass energy plants. [image]

Subjects

Forest products industry, Paper mills

Recommended Citation

McCarthy, James, "Maine's Forest Economy Fell $1.3B Since 2004" (2016). Maine News Index – MaineBiz. 6802.
https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/news_mainebiz/6802